Portrait of a Teacher
At Kinkaid, our faculty is dedicated to providing our students with exceptional educational experiences in a challenging, safe, and inclusive learning environment. Our talented faculty are committed to growing and sharing their expertise and knowledge to design, deliver, and assess innovative instruction that delivers on Kinkaid’s mission and exemplifies our core values.
Exceptional Teachers at Kinkaid
Exceptional Teachers at Kinkaid Deliver Quality Instruction
Deliver Instruction By:
Inspiring students with their expertise and passion
Employing a variety of pedagogical approaches and appealing to different learning styles
Adapting and adjusting instruction to respond to students’ individual needs
Integrating skills and the relevance of content with the world beyond the classroom
Using technology in innovative ways to transform learning
Design Curricula, Assignments, and Assessments That:
Design Curricula, Assignments, and Assessments That:
Inspire and assess deep learning – requiring struggle, reflection, and creativity
Promote student responsibility and self-advocacy
Excite intellectual curiosity and discussion through critical thinking
Reflect authenticity and applicability to skills needed outside of school
Evolve and improve continually through reflection, revision, and collaboration
Develop skills and competencies to align within and across grade levels and divisions
Assess student competency and provide meaningful feedback using both formative and summative approaches
Build Strong Relationships Through:
Build Strong Relationships Through:
Committing to belonging, social/emotional learning, and physical and intellectual safety
Demonstrating interest in students’ lives and activities
Balancing autonomy and collaboration within teaching teams
Evolving and improving continually through reflection, revision, and collaboration
Initiating open, informative, and congenial communications with students and parents
Commit To Professional Growth and Demonstrate Expertise By:
Commit To Professional Growth and Demonstrate Expertise By:
Leaning into a rapidly changing world and responding with flexibility
Seeking feedback, engaging in reflection, and actively improving curriculum and pedagogy
Pursuing professional development that supports both individual and institutional priorities
Fostering a thriving collegial culture of collaboration and shared learning
Developing skills and competencies that align within and across grade levels and divisions