CORE PRINCIPLES
The Wayfinder Innovation Board of Directors has further defined the mission statement with the following core principles to remain focused on developing a Christian educational community that integrates authentic faith and experiential learning with purpose, heart, and innovation.
Our educational community will:
Connect Community. To create community, we will:
Seek and respect all voices of our community
Make decisions that promote the greater good of the
whole school community
Develop a sense of ownership in the school
Create a safe environment where everyone belongs
Work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Validate the experience, current understanding, and journey,
in learning and faith, of those around us
Encourage each other in love to grow stronger in faith and learning
Mentor and partner with each other and our community
Experience Faith. To experience faith, we will:
Reflect Christian values in our daily interactions
Wrestle with the big questions in life, faith, and the future,
guided by the Bible
Recognize and utilize our God-given gifts, purpose, and path
Innovate Learning. To innovate learning, we will:
Develop meaningful skills and learn through context
Utilize perseverance and tenacity to solve real-life problems
Prepare for the workforce of tomorrow, rather than merely mastering content
Value innovation and rational risk-taking
Employ a high standard of professionalism and uplifting principles when we communicate (Philippians 4:8)
Develop observation, inquiry, critical thinking, and lifelong learning skills
Use technology as a tool and support when it enhances the program
Effect Change. To effect change, we will:
Make decisions with confidence and lead through positive influence
Create measurable benchmarks and utilize data-driven research to improve objectives
Model true success and authentic service
Become agile, reflective, and responsive learners
Respect universal truths while pursuing progress and growth
Engage in work that is relevant to the community, the future,
and ourselves