#4. Advice from an Opportunity Culture® Director

Students at Holabird Elementary in Baltimore City Public Schools. Photo by David Carey

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

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