Springhead’s teachers are committed to meeting and contributing to professional learning communities to better understand and teach the Florida Standards. They are given the autonomy to teach the standards, but use their own expertise to meet student needs. They value the "whole child" and the uniqueness of the individual student, recognizing that not everyone learns the same way, but that we all have gifts and talents that can be recognized. They focus on student strengths to increase academic achievement.

Open-ended communication is vital to the success of any organization. At Springhead, it comes in a variety of forms – parent conferences, "Remind" messages, school-wide weekly calls, individual classroom and school-wide newsletters, school-wide texts and school events/ programs designed to not only showcase students but to enlighten stakeholders regarding issues that are crucial to their child’s success (technology nights, reading and math nights, SAC and PTA meetings, etc.).

Teachers have made an extra effort in giving students a voice in their own learning. This is evident in student-created rubrics as well as projects and assignments that are geared towards students' interests and relevant current events. This continual collaboration not only helps to keep all stakeholders informed, it unites the effort to ensure that every child has the opportunity to reach their personal best. The result is a positive culture and environment that is built and maintained through building relationships with parents and other community stakeholders.

Business partners are valued at Springhead as they take an active role on the School Advisory Council. The group meets monthly to discuss data trends on school-wide assessments, attendance concerns, and upcoming community events. Volunteers and business partners provide us with a strong community bond that helps teach our students the power of giving through service projects on and off campus. They are an integral part of helping our school to function effectively and efficiently.

Culture involves many facets, but it is the relationships between teachers and students AND teachers and stakeholders that has to happen first. Relationships build trust. Parents are made to feel welcome and their input is not only valuable; it is crucial. We do this by not just continually seeking their input but by acting on it. When stakeholders begin to view themselves as an actual partner in their child’s education, and can see when their ideas are implemented and their concerns are addressed, they become more invested, which, in turn, supports a positive school culture, where students not only learn, but thrive.