Principal's Corner
Walnut Grove Elementary!
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Walnut Grove Elementary School Established 2011 Celebrating New Beginnings Exploring New Ideas Blazing New Trails in Learning Pursuing Excellence in Every Classroom A new school year always signifies excitement, but when a new campus is established, enthusiasm is boundless. The opportunities to explore new ideas in surroundings that encourage and reinforce environmentally friendly habits, such as those offered through LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Developmental Design) architectural touches, inspire and enable Walnut Grove Elementary stakeholders to blaze new trails in learning. As the promise of an exciting new year unfolds, together let's pursue Excellence in Every WGES Classroom by establishing our focus on the ability to forge strong relationships through establishing a new community featuring bonds of caring, communication, and cooperation. WGES Teamwork WORKS! Dr. Betty McIlvain |
Dr. Betty McIlvain
Birthplace: Garden City Kansas, one of five children, 2 girls and 3 boys
Colleges: University of Kansas, Wichita State University, Tulsa University, Oklahoma State University
Years in Carroll: 9
Family: Husband Mike, son & daughter-in-law, Patrick and Falon
Interests: Music, Sports, especially KU Jayhawk Basketball, Travel, Singing, Reading, Theatre, Gourmet Cooking
Favorite trips: Banff and Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies – Italy Choral Singing Tour
University Teaching: Oklahoma State University, Northeastern State University, Texas Woman’s University, Concordia University
Awards: National Distinguished Principal, Texas Woman’s University College of Professional Education, Outstanding Teaching Award,
Texas Association of Gifted &Talented Outstanding Advocacy Award, Tulsa Community Service Council Dream Catcher Award
Favorite Leadership Quote:
From Jon Gordon’s SOUP
Stir the pot with Love
Lead with Optimism
Share the Vision
Build Trust
Fill the void with positive Communication
Add a big dose of Transparency & Authenticity
Create Engaged Relationships
Combine Inspiration, Encouragement, Empowerment with Coaching
Fill up with Appreciation
Heat with Passion
Who stirs the pot is the most important ingredient in the soup. Just do your best and stir the pot with love!
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EXCELLENCE RELATIONSHIPS CHARACTER & INTEGRITY INNOVATION OPEN & HONEST COMMUNICATION