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Faculty Support

At Wilmington Friends, we recognize that our remarkable faculty—passionate professionals who teach and model our high standards and Quaker values—are what makes a Friends education exceptional. Talented and committed, they value each student for their individual uniqueness, encouraging their confidence and contributions to the community. By working together to cultivate a school climate that encourages inquiry, problem solving, and mutual respect, they set their students on a path to realize their fullest potential.
But continuing to attract, support, and retain the best and brightest faculty members requires us to compete region- ally, nationally, and even globally. With greater resources available to recognize, encourage, and train our teachers, we envision nurturing our collegial and professional work- ing environment—achieving renown as a great place to establish and build a career as an educator. In this way, we can support these invaluable members of our community as they, too, seek to realize their fullest potential.
Investing in our faculty members, both personally and professionally, affirms their individual contributions to our community and acknowledges their vital role in preparing students with the skills, values, and habits of mind to shape a more just and sustainable world. We aim to:

  • Substantially increase our budget for recruiting, retaining, and recognizing top- notch faculty members. The flexibility to offer more opportunities for fellowship, bonuses for exceptional contributions, and a Master Teacher designation would foster an inviting working environment for ambitious new teachers and expert educators alike.
  • Increase faculty compensation to meet national benchmarks. Ensuring that our passionate, dedicated faculty are compensated at levels equal to their peers at other schools will improve recruitment and retention.
  • Support faculty members seeking advanced degrees. Encouraging our faculty members' ongoing education would put us on a more competitive footing for recruiting teachers while modeling the importance of life-long learning for our students. In addition, we envision the transformational ability to send teams of teachers, rather than individuals, to workshops and professional development opportunities.
  • Offer competitive stipends and/or release from coursework for department chair positions. Recognizing our faculty leaders would both affirm their outstanding contributions and free them to focus on advancing our academic programs.
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