My+Mission

My mission is to  explore and experience opportunities of  discovery, growth and development to enhance the lives of myself and others.

In other words… Climb the mountain!

CLIMB THE MOUNTAIN: I explore and experience opportunities of discovery, growth and development to enhance the lives of myself and others. I give time/energy to explore/experience/develop personal interests (create, travel, problem-solve), without guilt. I plan and reflect regularly so as to Climb the Mountain every day, for tomorrow may be too late. I keep promises, commitments to myself and others. I behave as a hero: //A man who does what he can.//I renew my self image by reflecting on my own personal victories and triumphs. I seek serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.

My professional mission is to provide opportunities of discovery, growth and development in an innovative, technology-based learning environment where students create projects and products for the benefit of themselves and their community.

Shaftsburg Elementary Vision Statement: Shaftsburg Elementary opens the minds of its students to see the world as a place where they can achieve success as responsible, respectful, contributing citizens. We develop lifelong learners who attain success through problem solving and meeting high academic expectations.

Shaftsburg Mission Statement: In partnership with our families and community, the Shaftsburg Elementary team will engage all students in learning through a unified curriculum and a positive set of behavior expectaions.

Add'l Mission Statements:


 * I will remember that to truly live, I must climb the mountain today, for tomorrow may be too late. I know that my mountain may seem no more than a hill to others and I will accept that.
 * I will be renewed by my own personal victories and triumphs.
 * I will strive to keep commitments not only to others but to myself as well.
 * I will act in a manner that brings out the best in me and those important to me – especially when it might be most justifiable to act otherwise.
 * To never react to abuse by passing it on.
 * To be driven by values and beliefs.
 * To treat all people with kindness and respect.
 * NED: Never give up; Encourage others; Do your best
 * I will act in a manner that brings out the best in me and those important to me; especially when it might be most justifiable to act otherwise.

"We must not cease from exploration. And te end of all of our exploring will be to arrive where we began and to know the place for the first time." - T.S. Elliot

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">…and once you have tasted flight, <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">for there you have been <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">and there you will long to return… <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">-- Leonardo da Vinci