Sean Covey pays a special visit to FUESD

FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) was pleased to host Sean Covey, son of Dr. Stephen Covey, on Oct. 14 in the Bowers Auditorium on the Potter Junior High Campus. Covey spoke to district parents and staff, then signed copies of his most recent book, “The Leader in Me,” second edition.

During the 2013/2014 school year, all FUESD staff read “The Leader in Me” and attended trainings to effectively integrate the 7 Habits into classrooms, the school communities, and into the fabric of the FUESD district. Currently, all FUESD schools are now “Leader in Me” schools, and the FUESD is on course to become the first “Lighthouse District” (the highest level of 7 Habits implementation) in the United States.

Funding for this FUESD initiative is funded through a sizable, multi-year grant with funds provided by the Panda Cares Foundation.

“The Leader in Me and the 7 Habits have become a unifying thread that connects all FUESD students, teachers and staff,” said Bill Billingsley, director of student services and communication. “It allows all FUESD teachers and students to speak in a unified voice, using consistent language to promote an atmosphere of leadership, respect, communication, and effective time

management.”

The FUESD staff was inspired by Covey’s remarks on Oct. 14.

“Truly, I’ve never witnessed anything like what you’ve accomplished here in Fallbrook in only two years,” said Covey.