In the Spring of 2019, the London City School District published its Portrait of a Graduate, which highlights the key skills and attitudes necessary for district graduates to have success in college and careers. Our district uses the Portrait of a Graduate to help design meaningful teaching and learning experiences for our students. In a similar way during the Spring of 2022, the London City School District worked to identify and publish the most valued skills and dispositions that educators should demonstrate on a daily basis to help prepare our students to be future-ready. These skills include:
Effective Communication,
Focused on Relationship-Building,
Being Flexible and Adaptable,
Demonstrating High Integrity; and,
Being a Role-Model for Life-Long Learning.
Cody Sarensen was recognized during the February Regular Board of Education meeting for substantially demonstrating the district’s Portrait of an Educator. Congratulations Mr. Sarensen!
Nominated by a Parent:
Mr. Sarensen has worked well with my son and our family. He is always willing to adapt to whatever time frame works for my son within his allotted time. He takes the time to understand his needs. He always communicates well with me and has helped my son grow in many ways!!!! Mr. Sarensen has gone above and beyond over the past two years to provide my son with an education that wouldn’t be possible otherwise.
Nominated by Mr. Browning:
Cody does everything and anything for the students of London High School. Cody is an Intervention Specialist who daily changes the lives of students in a positive way. He works one-on-one with students when they need extra help. He pulls students out for discussions in small groups to help the students gain an understanding of the subject. And, He consistently makes himself available to the teachers of students on his caseload to help in any possible way he can. Cody does all of this with a smile on his face. He is certainly someone that you can count on to do the right thing, all of the time, regardless of anyone watching.
Students, parents, and fellow educators are encouraged to nominate outstanding London teachers, who significantly demonstrate the district’s Portrait of an Educator. Nominations can be made by filling out this nomination form.