Hamilton Elementary, Moline, chosen as Model School
Hosted by the Center for Model Schools, this highly anticipated event honors forward-thinkingschools that drive transformation, inspire change, and implement groundbreaking strategies toimprove student outcomes.
Chosen from a competitive group of schools nationwide, Hamilton has demonstrated anunwavering commitment to student success and innovation. By fostering a culture ofcollaboration, ambitious instruction, and continuous improvement, the school exemplifiesexcellence in education.
'We are honored to be recognized as a Model School,' said Lynsy Oswald, principal atHamilton Elementary School. 'Every child deserves a learning environment that is welcoming toall families, has high expectations for student achievement, and has a strong sense ofbelonging. Our staff goes above and beyond to provide this. I feel very fortunate to work with the best.'
As part of this recognition, Hamilton Elementary School will present at MSC 2025, engaging with more than 5,000 educators to share insights on their success. Last year, the Moline-Coal Valley School District was designated as an Innovative District at the 2024 Model Schools Conference held in June. Three district leaders presented on 'Prioritizing Culture to Drive Student Achievement,' engaging with educators and enabling them to learn how to embrace the power of creating culture led by data to maximize personalized learning. The three presenters included Brian Prybil, deputy superintendent; Oswald, and Steven Etheridge, former principal of Bicentennial Elementary and now director of elementary education.
About the Center for Model Schools
The Center for Model Schools, a division of HMH, is the only organization devoted to providingyear-round leadership support through its namesake Model Schools Conference, leadershipcohorts, and 1:1 consulting. Each team member at The Center for Model Schools has a proven history of successfully driving student growth – with specializations that include creating equitable and inclusive learning environments and building cultures of collaboration.
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