Leaders of Change

The Leaders of Change at Archbishop Murphy High School strives to empower, educate, and enlighten the Archbishop Murphy community with diverse perspectives and experiences with the student voice. Whether differences be racial, social, economical, spiritual, or familial, we support conversation and action on social justice and communal change when brought together for a common good in a safe space. Our goal is to continue to strive for transformational education and cultural experiences that are possible through catholic education and community. Curriculum topics and experiences built around:

• Community Service & Impact
• Leadership, Modeling, and Mentorship
• Time Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Responsibility & Acceptance
• Perspectives on Current Events
• Public Speaking
• Building Positive Group Dynamics
• Career Advancement and Professional Development
• Life Skills - situational trainings
• Mental Health and Wellbeing

• Improve Overall Feelings of self confidence, identity, acceptance, place, and value on the campus of AMHS
• Improve overall GPA
• Reduce Absenteeism
• Improve opportunities after graduation
• Support students of familial need outside of the home
• Reduce overall disciplinary actions
• Introduce positive peer to peer mediation and conflict resolution
• Raise awareness of diversity on campus
• Raise Awareness of resources (mentorship, authority, counselors) on campus

During these meetings, we will uphold these standards during all conversations:

• NO CELL PHONES
  • Please keep in pockets unless directed to utilize. NO SOCIAL MEDIA! If a student needs to take a break, they may do so with an adult outside.
• THIS IS A BRAVE SPACE
  • What is said in here, STAYS IN HERE!
• ASSUME THE BEST
  • Let thoughts and words form, change, and create (BE PATIENT!)
• SPEAK TO THE EXAMPLE & GENERALITIES
  • You do NOT have to share personal stories if you do not want to (positive or negative)
• EVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THEIR MIND
  • Nothing is permanent nor finished… we are always working to move forward

Jordan James

Dane Stringfellow