Over the course of the last several months, principals have been taking part in the Artisan Teacher – Coaching Lab training series with Dr. Mike Rutherford.  This training has focused on the 26 artisan themes of quality teaching techniques.  Principals have been honing their skills as observers of classroom instruction and providing feedback to teachers intended to help them grow professionally.  Central office administrators have also been engaged with Dr. Rutherford through the Artisan Leader Conference series where leadership is defined as the “heart of a servant, mind of a scholar, and inspiration of a leader.