9D--Sonia+Benedetto+Interview

Sonia has been teaching for 14 years at King. First grade teacher


 * Community Service** - she sees the school coming together, individually grades seem to find ways to integrate into the curriculum. Concerns of finding the time to really involve and engage all students.


 * Service Learning** - finding the time and understanding the theme and text of service learning. Feel the school is going in the right direction. Notion of service is increasing to start, more ideas coming the surface.


 * Diversity Learning** - King is in a completely different place from 14 years ago. We are more aware of the curriculum needs. However, we lack materials to support curriculum. Suggest a review of text. As a community there are programs that foster a clearer understanding, People of Color Conference, White Privilege Conference, Student Diversity Leadership Conference. Feels we do find a common turf to engage conversations without hurting others. Mentoring program is great for our students of color


 * Weakness** - to be more invisible in the community. Outline specific goals and place this goal to the community. Accountability for programs. Opportunities to share success.


 * Opportunities** - engage our parents more often in all programs. Sonia has been at King for 14 years, she stared as a sub and sees a huge transition from the start. Feels transitions have been done in a positive way. Ideas/ suggestions being addressed far more the the past. Feels we are going in the right direction.