Welcome Back Note from Dr. Talbert:

The 2013-2014 school year promises to be another great year in Lorena schools! Our expectations have always been to provide the very best education for the students in our community, and this year we continue in that quest.  Our theme this year will be Discover Extraordinary, and we will focus on the seven hallmarks of an extraordinary school district:

•  Educators are empowered and accountable, as well as committed to ongoing mastery of their craft.

•  Students are self-motivated and actively contribute to both learning and teaching.

•  Environment: The energy is positive, accepting, and inspiring. Learning is fun, humor-filled, and natural.

•  Technology is embraced as a daily tool for aiding instruction, differentiation, motivation, and expression

•  Standards for achievement are set high, providing a clear and consistent framework for what is taught and learned.

•  Instruction is differentiated, flexible, and highly interactive, making learning achievable for all students.

•  21st Century Skills: Time and explicit instruction are devoted to creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking.

We encourage parents and community members to be involved with us in the education of our children. I consider it a privilege to serve in this extraordinary school district.

Dr. Sandra Talbert, Superintendent

“A great organization is one that delivers superior performance and makes a distinctive impact over a long period of time.” Jim Collins in Good to Great