May 18, 2022
As Anne Claire Tejtel Nornhold, who leads the Opportunity Culture work in Baltimore City Public Schools, prepared to move out of that role in spring 2022, she spoke with Public Impact about what worked well and her advice for other district Opportunity Culture directors. Nornhold is a strong advocate for Opportunity Culture implementation as a powerful means to improve student outcomes and retain great educators. Listen to her reflections in our latest Opportunity Culture Audio piece, with her advice on focusing on a strong selection and accountability process, support for multi-classroom leaders, and having high-quality district-level Opportunity Culture support.
Advice from an Opportunity Culture Director: Anne Claire Tejtel Nornhold
Read a transcript of the interview:
Learn more about the roles and the redesign process:
Other useful links:
- The Great Resignation Hasn’t Hit School Teachers Yet. Here’s Why It Still Might, by CNET, February 14, 2022
- Words of Wisdom from Opportunity Culture Leaders, by Sharon Kebschull Barrett, October 7, 2021
- The Support Baltimore Teachers Deserve—Now and Post-Pandemic, by Sidney Thomas, first published by The Baltimore Times, April 30, 2021
- Opportunity Culture Schools Create Growth for Students – and Teachers!, by Baltimore City Public Schools, December 2, 2021