Opportunity Culture Voices on Video

What Could You Do in an Opportunity Culture?

Hear educators from across the country share the support, collaboration, teacher satisfaction, and student learning results they see from implementing Opportunity Culture models in their schools.

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What Could You Do in an Opportunity Culture? (Short Clips)

What Could You Do in an Opportunity Culture? (Intro) What could you do in an Opportunity Culture, and why do educators like it? Hear their thoughts in this brief video.	What Does a Multi-Classroom Leader Do? Learn about the unique role of multi-classroom leaders (MCLs)—educators who provide intensive support and development to small teaching teams, for more pay, within regular budgets.	With Opportunity Culture, Teaching is a Team Effort Multi-classroom leaders (MCLs) describe the collaborative relationships formed in an Opportunity Culture, making teaching a supportive, true team effort.
Opportunity Culture Gets Results Principals and superintendents describe some of the positive impacts of Opportunity Culture on student achievement and school culture.	Why Choose an Opportunity Culture? Teachers, principals, and superintendents describe the impact Opportunity Culture has made in their schools’ student and teacher growth.	What Does a Multi-Classroom Leader Do?—Extended Version Learn more about the unique role of multi-classroom leaders, or MCLs.

Student Voices

What Does Opportunity Culture Mean to You? Opportunity Culture helps provide support and opportunities through having multi-classroom leaders, students at North Edgecombe High School in Tarboro, N.C., say.

How Has Opportunity Culture Changed Your School? Students at North Edgecombe High School in Tarboro, N.C., say Opportunity Culture helps them develop deeper connections with their teachers and clearer visions for their futures.

How Does Having a Multi-Classroom Leader Help You? Students at Hairston Middle School in Greensboro, N.C., appreciate the extra support and encouragement they get from Multi-Classroom Leader Angela Porter, who helps them believe “anything is possible.”

About Opportunity Culture Roles and Models

Days in the Life: The Work of a Successful Multi-Classroom Leader This video follows MCL Okema Owens Simpson through several typical days that illustrate the essentials of the MCL role.	Getting the Most Bang for Our Buck MCL Willonda Cates-Gillespie describes the benefits of having an RA to help her reach more students with small-group tutoring.	On Being a Team Reach Teacher Team reach teachers work on an MCL’s team, directly teaching more students than usual but typically without raising instructional group sizes.
Pioneering Blended-Learning Teachers Reach More Students Two blended-learning teachers explain how they extend their reach to more students by teaching two groups of students during the same class period.	Pioneering Multi-Classroom Leaders Hear what four pioneering teacher-leaders say about their MCL roles and the actions they took to lead their teaching teams.	How Principals Use Multi-Classroom Leadership in School Turnarounds Three principals discuss how the Multi-Classroom Leadership model enabled them to create and lead a team of teacher-leaders in their schools.
Remotely Located Multi-Classroom Leadership Pilot Maria Hernandez, a math instructor at the North Carolina School of Science and Math, pilots the model through a partnership of her school, the College Board, and Public Impact..	Teacher Support in an Opportunity Culture Hear how the genuine, on-the-job, consistent support from multi-classroom leaders (MCLs) sets an Opportunity Culture apart.

Cabarrus County Public Schools

Pioneering Blended-Learning Teachers Reach More Students Two blended-learning teachers explain how they extend their reach to more students by teaching two groups during the same class period. Learn more in the accompanying vignettes.

Scott Nolt on Being a Blended- Learning Teacher Scott Nolt, a blended-learning history teacher, explains how blended learning enables him to personalize instruction for students at all levels.

I Want to Be Like Karen First-year teacher Emily Angles tells why she wants to be like Karen von Klahr, her Opportunity Culture multi-classroom leader

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Schools and Project L.I.F.T

Steven Kennedy on Being a Multi- Classroom Leader Steven Kennedy describes the support he is able to give new and veteran teachers and how the role has allowed him to stay in education.	When Teachers Leave Midyear, MCLs Keeps Classes Strong MCL Molly Whelan and Principal Erica Jordan-Thomas discuss the benefits of the MCL role—especially when midyear turnover leaves a teaching team short.	From Action Plan to Teacher of the Year—in One Year MCL Stacie Bunn and Kenyatta Davenport, an expanded-impact teacher on Bunn’s team, discuss Davenport’s journey to teaching excellence.
Erin Williams on Being a Multi- Classroom Leader Erin Williams describes how she uses data to encourage students to track their own growth.	Kristin Cubbage on Being a Multi- Classroom Leader Kristin Cubbage describes the deep support her role enables her to provide to both teachers and students.	Amy Sparks on Being a Multi- Classroom Leader Amy Sparks highlights how even high-achieving schools and students can continue to grow with an Opportunity Culture.
Bobby Miles on Being a Multi- Classroom Leader Multi-classroom leader Bobby Miles explains why his role is "the best of both worlds".	Erin Burns on Being a Multi- Classroom Leader Erin Burns describes her role as a multi-classroom leader at West Charlotte High, where she leads a team of biology teachers reaching 500 students.	Combining Multi-Classroom Leadership and Subject Specialization Danielle Bellar describes her role as a multi-classroom leader, leading a team of three subject-specializing teachers for 75 5th-graders in Charlotte.
Ranson and Ashley Park Choose an Opportunity Culture Principals at Ashley Park PreK-8 and Ranson IB Middle in Charlotte tell why they chose to create an Opportunity Culture in their schools.	Recruiting in an Opportunity Culture District leaders and principals share thoughts on how an Opportunity Culture is attracting teachers to previously hard-to-staff schools.	Opportunity Culture Roles in CMS Teachers and principals discuss why they love Opportunity Culture's team-based teacher roles.

Edgecombe County Public Schools

Edgecombe County Public Schools: Believe in What's Possible ECPS is using Opportunity Culture educator roles to fulfill its commitment to innovation, family, and exceeding expected growth for students.	Dr. Valerie Bridges on Innovative Edgecombe County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Valerie Bridges of ECPS says the district strives to stay innovative to benefit students and teachers.	NC Superintendents of the Year on Their Opportunity Culture Districts Dr. Valerie Bridges & Dr. Anthony Jackson describe how the Opportunity Culture initiative has improved student outcomes and increased teacher retention in their districts.
From Reach Associate to Classroom Teacher High school math teacher Delmonika Vick says being a reach associate for two years prepared her to be a stronger teacher.	“The Right Decision”: Working in an Opportunity Culture School Math teacher Delmonika Vick explains why she chose to work in an Opportunity Culture school.

Indianapolis Public Schools

How Opportunity Culture Helps Schools Retain Teachers Because of Multi-Classroom Leadership, Principal Jeremy Baugh says, his school has been able to dramatically reduce high teacher turnover rates.	How Opportunity Culture Lives Up to Its Five Principles Opportunity Culture has done what it says, benefitting students and teachers, Principal Jeremy Baugh says.	Providing Greater Teacher Support Through an Opportunity Culture Through greater teacher support, student learning grows in an Opportunity Culture, Principal Arthur Hinton says.
Multi-Classroom Leaders Support Teachers and Students Through Multi-Classroom Leadership, Melissa Wirth can support both teacher and student growth.	Bridging the Gaps Between Teachers and Administrators MCL Brandon Warren sees his role as advocating for his teaching team with administrators.

Vance County Schools

Teach Boldly: Vance County Schools Educators in Vance County Schools explain what they love about Opportunity Culture and the new teaching roles it offers them.	Getting the Most Bang for Our Buck MCL Willonda Cates-Gillespie describes the benefits of having an RA to help her reach more students with small-group tutoring.	NC Superintendents of the Year on Their Opportunity Culture Districts Dr. Valerie Bridges & Dr. Anthony Jackson describe how the Opportunity Culture initiative has improved student outcomes and increased teacher retention in their districts.
Innovation Does Not Need Permission Superintendent Anthony Jackson discusses his innovative vision for Vance County Schools.	The Buzz is Opportunity Culture Principal Carnetta Thomas discusses how Opportunity Culture provides teachers with the support they need.	I Wish Every School Had Opportunity Culture Multi-Classroom Leader Casey Jackson explains why she wishes every teacher and student could experience Opportunity Culture.
Best of Both Worlds Casey Jackson, a multi-classroom leader at Aycock Elementary School in Vance County, N.C., explains why she likes her Opportunity Culture role.

Syracuse City School District

Sharon Archer on Being a Multi- Classroom Leader Sharon Archer discusses what being a multi- classroom leader requires, and what makes it different than the standard teacher coach role.

Maggie Vadala on Being a Multi- Classroom Leader Syracuse City Schools Multi-Classroom Leader Maggie Vadala discusses support she gets and gives in her Opportunity Culture school

Metropolitan Nashville Public School’s iZone

Karen Wolfson on Being a Multi-Classroom Leader Karen Wolfson, a math multi-classroom leader, discusses the benefits of Opportunity Culture and having teaching teams led by fully accountable teacher-leaders	Nashville Multi-Classroom Leaders in an Opportunity Culture Multi-classroom leaders in Opportunity Culture schools in Metro Nashville share thoughts about why they love their jobs	Nashville Principals in an Opportunity Culture Hear principals of two Opportunity Culture schools in Metro Nashville discuss why an Opportunity Culture is the “it factor” in changing the game for teachers and students
Nashville Team Teachers in an Opportunity Culture Teachers on multi-classroom leader teams in Metro Nashville Opportunity Culture schools tell why they love their collaborative teams

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Video Credits: Producer/Co-Editor: Beverley Tyndall | Interviewer/Co-Editor: Sharon Kebschull Barrett