What Drives Our School?
Mission
Orlean Beeson School of Education enriches the community and empowers its students to educate, lead and serve.
Values
Orlean Beeson School of Education bases its mission on the following beliefs:
Integrity
Being authentic; acting consistently with all people in all situations; acting in ways that demonstrate the importance of being honest and behaving ethically
Respect
Being respectful; acting in ways that demonstrate the belief that all people have worth and should be treated with dignity; demonstrating Christ-like love and compassion for all people; acting in ways that demonstrate the belief that all people can contribute, and that collaboration and teamwork are desirable
Responsibility
Being responsible; acting in ways that demonstrate a belief in the importance of fulfilling individual and collective commitments, serving others, making positive contributions, working with purpose, and advocating for people and causes
Humility
Being humble; acting in ways that are not prideful or arrogant; serving others; demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and a teachable spirit, both intellectually and personally
Strategic Plan
The priorities and corresponding goals from Samford University’s strategic plan, Fidelitas, provide an organizing structure for the school’s annual action plan and priorities.
