The Pathway To Leadership

We encourage the identification and self-identification of internal and external candidates that visualize the impact they can have on our students, schools, and district through their leadership. Ideal candidates center equity, have demonstrated leadership capacity, and inspire the people around them to innovate and expand possibilities and impact. For a list of additional core competencies, click here.

Mission

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools will engage all students in high-quality, relevant learning experiences so they will graduate with interpersonal, academic, and workforce skills to compete globally and contribute to society.

Vision

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools will be the best place to learn and work through excellence, collaboration, and inclusiveness.

Equity Actions

Hiring processes for the leadership pipeline are aligned with WS/FCS Equity Actions to promote the selection and retention of equity-centered leaders. School leaders with a record of improving student outcomes have priority placement to lead the most underserved student populations. For more information on our Equity Actions/Equity Driven Leadership Framework, click here.

Core Values

1. Student Centered — We focus on the needs of every child.

2. Accountability — We take responsibility for and reflect on our impact on student outcomes.

3. Collaboration — We work together to support each other’s efforts to meet every student’s needs.

4. Equity — We honor diversity by addressing barriers to success for every student.

5. High Expectations — We challenge ourselves to inspire every student’s pursuit of greatness.

6. Integrity — We align our actions, beliefs, and values to support every student.