Strong Support --> Fast Growth
Pros
EMKS is intentional about teacher and leader growth. We focus on technical and adaptive growth. I can honestly say that every leader space in which I sit is focused on retaining great talent and supporting the people who work incredibly hard for students and families. Teachers and leaders are strongly supported by a robustly-staff Network Team -- operations, technology, data, etc. Our philosophy is that teacher and leader time should be spent on the things that only teachers and leaders can do, and the Network Team makes sure that can happen.
Cons
I'm sure similar to the work at any high-performing school, the work never feels finished. The world changes, student and family needs evolve, and talent priorities shift over time. It's incredibly rewarding, but the job is never done.