East Hampton Public Schools

[The]work of teaching, learning, & growing is far too complex to do alone. True courage is not taking on challenges alone. It is about recognizing the value of collaboration, leaning on others, and asking for support to create the best possible outcomes for our students.

... if I can’t do something, I’ll at least try. That’s what I teach my athletes and students: Be 1–2% better each day. In practice, in school, in life. That’s all we can aim for — and over time, those small gains add up to big changes.

The progress our students make might seem small day by day ... but by May... we look back to where they were in September, we’re often amazed & proud. A student who once needed constant help now says, “I got it, Mrs. Calos.” Another who used to resist now asks to read to me!