Dripping Springs Elementary has been certified and named as a Leader in Me “Lighthouse School” by FranklinCovey Education. This designation recognizes that the school has produced outstanding results in school and student outcomes, has implemented the Leader in Me process with fidelity and excellence, and that DSE has an extraordinary impact on staff, students, parents, and the greater community.
“We are honored to have been certified and named a Leader in Me Lighthouse School,” said Kelly Raymond, Dripping Springs Elementary principal. “We have seen amazing results from implementing the Leader in Me process at our school, such as student ownership of learning, decreased discipline issues, and an enhanced leadership environment.” The Lighthouse Certification is a highly regarded standard set by FranklinCovey Education that is attainable by every Leader in Me school. As it is a significant benchmark, applying for this certification typically occurs three to five years after a school begins the Leader in Me process. Dripping Springs Elementary first implemented Leader in Me in 2014. Of the nearly 4,000 schools that have adopted Leader in Me, only about 300 schools have achieved the prestigious Lighthouse certification.
Dripping Springs Elementary will maintain its Lighthouse Certification the next two years and will continue to foster its growth and proficiency in exemplifying a leadership culture and principles. At the end of the two years, DSE will be able to recertify its Lighthouse Certification through a virtual self-assessment, describing and celebrating its growth and accomplishments since its original Lighthouse designation.
