Think Differently is the message at the SBISD Convocation

Today, all district faculty and staff converged at the Don Coleman Coliseum. Dr. Scott Muri's message was presented loud and clear for the whole district- to think differently, to focus on the learner's journey, and to be willing to take risks for greater educational rewards.

The convocation was divided into a variety of presentations and speakers, including by some of the very students our district serves. Volunteers included WAIS National Honor Society students. Speakers included two Cornerstone Alumni who'll start at WAIS later this month- twins Leila and Nilou Madanizadeh, and Coordinator of Personalization for the Connected Academics Division, Patricia Kassir, who's four children all participated in the IB DP at WAIS and graduated from or are currently attending Rice University.

Patricia Kassir, Coordinator for Personalization at the Connected Academics Division,

who immigrated to the US as a child and is now parent to four SBISD graduates, 

all four participated in the IB DP at WAIS and attend/graduated from Rice University.

WAIS Student, Eduardo Hernandez, works with SBISD staff in recording and running live video of the event.

WAIS NHS Volunteers, sporting their pink 2016 NHS shirts, 

designed by WAIS 2016 Alum and now UH Cougar, Miranda Miller.

Incoming WAIS students, Lelia and Nilou Madanizadeh, with recent KIPP Courage Alum Imani Davenport.

Of course, other groups, students, and presentations were at the convocation. An article on the event is on the SBISD School Zone, Think Differently: Learner's Journey launches at Convocation.