Teaching for justice requires that we love the children we teach, and to love young people, we have to fundamentally believe that they matter. Mattering isn’t a feeling; it’s an action. It’s respecting the richness of young people’s identities and acting in the best interest of their humanity.

-Danielle Filipiak

 William P. Connery Elementary School Vision:

To be a collaborative, community-centered school that promotes a culture of high achievement for all its members.

William P. Connery Elementary School Mission:

To foster a welcoming and safe learning community where all our
students' and educators' intellect and cultural and linguistic identities are valued and celebrated. We strive to create a space that embodies joy and students have equitable access to rigorous and engaging learning experiences that will prepare them to be college and career ready.

The Connery School Pledge:

As a member of the Connery Elementary School, I will be respectful, inclusive, safe and excellent.