Character
Spotlight

Eileen Reed is a science teacher at Wolcott High School. Ms. Reed has taken an active role in the development and implementation of the district-wide character education initiative. Her care and concern for students has also motivated her to lead a four-member character education team at the high school. Their efforts have resulted in special projects to emphasize positive character which have included the student council sponsorship of character recognition programs, a character newsletter, and a display case focused on character awards. Wolcott High School is also participating in a youth-led service learning initiative which promotes ethical decision making. Students have drafted a plan to support a local soup kitchen for needy families. With student leadership, the service-learning project is designed to broaden student involvement in service, encourage positive outreach to the community, connect service to relevant academic courses and put into action the shared values of the community.

While the initiative is young, teachers have commented on improved attitudes and behavior at school. The staff in the school kitchen have even noted more respectful behavior in the lunchroom!!!! We applaud Ms. Reed, and the staff and students at Wolcott High for their efforts to put "Ethics in Action".