Windsor Public Schools

Our Assistant Superintendent sharing with the school community and beyond her vision and inspiration behind Windsor’s North Star. Let’s hear from Dr. Noha Abdel-Hady —————————————————————————- I talk about our North Star in Windsor wherever I go, and I’m often asked, “How did it come to be? Why does it matter so much? How did you inspire every educator and leader to truly own it?” Well, here’s the story of Windsor’s North Star… Over the past eight years in Windsor Public Schools, I dedicated myself to finding what was missing. We have incredible students, talented teachers, strong leaders, supportive community members, a committed Board, and resources that many only dream of. And yet, I kept asking: why aren’t we achieving at the highest level? Why aren’t we among the top districts in the nation? It dawned on me that we were pulling in so many directions, losing sight of what truly mattered. I began to wonder: What are we all about? What do I want Windsor to be known for? So, I started asking everyone—teachers, leaders, students, parents. I spent months in classrooms, had countless conversations with our superintendent and directors. And I realized the missing link: we needed a North Star. We needed a shared vision, a guiding light to align us on the path to elevate Windsor to the next level. Drawing from my NEASC training and the ACE principles, and armed with the data I’d gathered, I began shaping the vision for Windsor’s North Star. But this wasn’t just my vision—it had to belong to all of us. Over months, I shared this vision, gathered feedback from every corner of our school community, and refined it together. By August 2024, our North Star was born. Today, three months into the school year, I see it shining everywhere I look. In classrooms from PreK to high school, I witness teachers bringing the North Star to life through their practices, aligning with our instructional expectations. I see students, truly engaged, becoming the critical thinkers we know they can be. I see a school community united under one vision, on a clear path toward our mission to “develop the genius in every child.” This journey has transformed me professionally, reinforcing the power of uniting an entire community around one shared goal. And if you know me, you know my famous line: “Watch Windsor become the Finland of Connecticut.” With every step, every classroom, and every student, I know deep in my heart we’ll get there. #WeAreWINdsor

#FutureDrivenFriday: While our Superintendent is representing WPS as a panelist at Quinnipiac University, discussing strategies to recruit and retain diverse talent at the CSDE’s 3rd Annual Increasing Educator Diversity Symposium, our educators are hard at work! 💪🏽 They’re delivering high-quality instruction and sharing key insights through data talks with the Instructional Services team. The Instructional Core Wheel is powering these data-driven decisions for student success! 📊🍎 #InstructionalCoreInAction #weareWINdsor👐🏽 #leadingtheway

As Oliver Ellsworth Elementary celebrates #UnityDay, we’re proud to highlight our district’s commitment to fostering kindness, inclusion, and acceptance. 💛🧡 Unity Day is a key part of our broader focus on Social Emotional Learning, helping students build the skills to thrive in both school and life. Through the lens of our Instructional Core Wheel, we’re creating classrooms where every student is empowered to learn, grow, and feel safe. Together, we’re developing the genius in every child! ✨ #weareWINdsor👐🏽 #SELInAction #InstructionalCoreInAction

💡 #ThinkingThursday: Curious minds are cultivated here! Our teachers are planning for thinking questions that challenge and inspire. Dive into the Instructional Core Wheel to see how! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

Our Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Noha Hady and Chief of Operations, Danielle Batchelder had the privilege of visiting the Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, CT, today, representing Windsor Public Schools. It was an incredible experience to learn more about the Army and Air National Guard, tour the facility, and even participate in a helicopter ride! We are excited about the potential to bring some of the amazing programs provided by this facility back to our high school, creating opportunities that inspire and prepare our students for the future. A huge thank you to everyone who made this visit possible! #WindsorPublicSchools #EducationAndOpportunities #InspiringFutureLeaders #CommunityConnections

🚀 Windsor Public Schools is proud to have led the way in innovation at the Connecticut Performance Matters State Education Conference earlier today! 🎤 Our Instructional Services team shared groundbreaking strategies on applying Systems Thinking to reimagine central office leadership and improve student success. 🙌🏽 Dr. Noha Abdel-Hady, Bonnie Fineman, and Michelle Williams delivered an impactful presentation that left attendees with actionable tools to strengthen systems and mindsets in their own districts. 💡✨ Windsor is setting the standard for high-quality instruction and collaboration! 💼📚 #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 📰 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eH8gy9gj

Shoutout to our incredible first-grade teachers! 🌟 They’re doing an amazing job building thinking classrooms where our young students are growing into critical thinkers. Every day, these classrooms are filled with curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving. Our first graders are learning to ask thoughtful questions, approach challenges with confidence, and think deeply about the world around them. This work is laying the foundation for lifelong learning, and we couldn’t be more proud! 👏 Keep up the great work, first-grade team! #ThinkingClassrooms #CriticalThinkers #ProudEducators

💡 #MindfulMonday: Teachers are giving students options in how they process, create, and learn. It’s all about thinking tasks that challenge and inspire! Let’s dive into the possibilities with the Instructional Core Wheel. #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 Shoutout to Dr.Hady and all of our district administrators who are Championing this work throughout our district. Follow OUR NEW Instagram @WPSWindsorCT

🎓 #MissionMonday: At the heart of it all is our commitment to high-quality Tier 1 Instruction. It’s the foundation for success and is woven through every element of the Instructional Core Wheel! Shoutout to our Clover Street crew who are #rocking it! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

Join us for our September Coffee Talk with Superintendent Dr. Hill at The Bean 🫘 on 9/24, 10-11 AM. Learn how we’re committed to keeping our students and staff safe. ☕️ A great chance to connect, share, and discuss what’s on your mind. RSVP required—coffee’s on us! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 RSVP here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e6gQ-in7