"The fellowship program through Get Smart Schools was instrumental in helping me transition from being a visionary founder to being a practical administrator leading the operations of a start-up school. The range of expertise surrounding me in the start-up phase was worth the many hours I put into the program."
"Get Smart Schools provided
us with an incredible network of resources and talented
education professionals. Atlas would not be what it is today
without the support and expertise provided by
GSS and the fellowship program."
"The Get Smart Schools Fellowship has offered me the best professional development I’ve ever received in my eight years as a school principal. Through provocative and smart speakers, I have pushed my thinking on my practice. Through visits to high-performing schools, I have clarified and prioritized what I need to accomplish at my own school. Through relationships with Fellows, I have expanded my vision and beliefs in education. This has been a great year and I am thankful that Get Smart Schools is developing new leaders and supporting existing school leaders."
"Being a part of the Get Smart Fellowship has provided an amazing opportunity to get on the inside track of what is happening in education in Denver. I have found it to be a well-chartered path to connect with the critical people and processes that keep Colorado on the cutting edge of education reform."
"CSI has worked with charter schools across the state and it's clear that school leadership matters. Get Smart Schools (GSS) is providing invaluable training and support to school leaders and we encourage all aspiring leaders to pursue GSS professional development."
"To close the achievement gap, we must invest in leadership at all levels: teachers, principals, and districts. Great teachers are simply not enough and that's why we've partnered with Get Smart Schools (GSS). GSS is working to prepare principals who will lead their teachers and students to academic success. Together Teach For America and GSS will work to ensure all Colorado students are in schools with excellent teachers and principals."
"Recruiting, developing and supporting great educators and school leaders is the top priority in our district. DPS is fortunate to partner with the Get Smart Schools organization to ensure great leadership in our schools. We are thankful for their hard work and look forward to continuing our partnership."
"I'm here to honor a program called "Get Smart" It's a program that has set high expectations and believes every child can learn and is willing to train leaders who believe that as well."
