Start With Strengths: change the lens, change the story

Too many of our students leave our schools with less confidence than when they arrive. Struggling students and their families are often made aware of the deficits while silenced of the strengths. Chris will share real stories of the positive impact of a focus on the strengths of our children. When we start with the strengths and positives of our students, we look through a different lens and work to create the conditions for real success, increased self-confidence, and a changed story of life at school.

Chris Wejr, Chris Wejr is a father of twin 3 year-old daughters and currently the principal of James Hill Elementary School in Langley, BC. Prior to this, he worked as the principal of Kent Elementary in Agassiz where he learned the powerful impact of embracing the strengths of students and staff in the school. He is an educator who is passionate in the areas of leadership, family engagement, assessment, and motivation. Chris has presented to educators and parents online as well at various events in BC, Washington, and Indiana. He shares his learning online at chriswejr.com and on Twitter at @chriswejr

2014-08-29 12:30:00 AM