Gail Smartt

Colorado Springs School District 11

We dare to empower the whole student to profoundly impact our world Learning: Our curricula and instruction are rigorous, relevant, and responsive, designed to cultivate the full potential in every student. We reward innovation and foster passion. Our shared goal is this: growth without exception. Diversity: Located in the heart of Colorado Springs, D11 is the City's longest-standing and most diverse school district, and, in addition to academic excellence, we prepare our students to understand and lead in a diverse society. Service: We are here to serve! We inspire one another to take risks, challenge one another to achieve more, and help one another move forward when we fail. We know that we succeed together. Empowering: Our students are thriving academically and gaining the personal, social, and cultural experiences they need to make a profound impact on society. We're building a community that can rise to any challenge and reach new heights: Strong schools equals strong communities.