Transformative Principal

  Bridget Belcastro is the principal of Johnnsburg Elementary School. Principal of every grade level in K-12 Why Bridget joined the mastermind. I’m always just starting out, even in my 12th year. Makes me reflect on things that I have experienced. I can give recommendations or experiences that helped me. I do have some very specific goals for my career, and I get those through the mastermind. Intimacy of it, we all have time each week to share what we are doing. GRIT Program - Greatness Requires Internal Toughness. A team of 10 teachers developed the lessons. There is a new series of lessons for each grade level. We talk about Goal Setting, Perseverance, Overcoming Obstacles, Reflection, Growth Mindset, Etc. Talk about brain research and famous failures. Teachers buy into it more when we create it. Year 1 was very easy, all the lessons look the same. Year 2 was a little more challenging with fresh approach and different topics. Year 3 is really challenging. Teachers have t-shirts Got GRIT? If I fail, I’ll be