Kelvin Griffin thinks that he knows what students, teachers, and
administrators will need in the education system of the future. His
nearly 20 years in schools as a teacher and administrator have taught
him several irrefutable facts about the education system and the way
children and teens learn. Dr. Griffin, who earned his doctorate degree
in Philosophy in Educational Leadership at Mercer University, has
identified three critical beliefs about education he has formulated over
the years:
- Students can be lifelong learners. Kelvin Griffin has seen many students grow and embrace learning as a lifelong endeavor over his many years in schools. If students are engaged with material that is relevant to their lives and their experiences, they will respond with dedication.
- Students are individuals. While data can be useful in some school administrative functions, Kelvin Griffin has seen how students respond when their teachers differentiate their instruction to meet students’ learning needs. This can be especially effective in small class sizes.
- Community engagement is a cornerstone. The community around each school should play an important role in the development of school culture. By working with community leaders, schools can tap into another valuable resource for better engagement with the students.
