a philosophical perspective that places continuous learning at the center of human fulfillment.“I believe that to be alive is to be a learner and that we are learning every moment,” he reflects.“We are always growing and developing a deeper understanding of the world we are part of; ourselves, and the communities we belong to. It’s at the heart of our sense of fulfillment and flourishing as human beings—to be curious about the world, about ourselves, about others.” This philosophy directly informs LRSD’s educational approach. The division instills a love of learning. “Hopefully, one of the essential values that students leave our public education system with is excitement about learning, excitement about one’s capacity to learn,” says Michalik. “I truly believe that it’s at the heart of our wellness—to feel we belong, to feel we are purposeful, to feel we’re contributing.” Looking ahead, Michalik sees the division’s MultiYear Strategic Plan as the roadmap for continued 12 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 04
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