Clayton Directory 2025

2025 | Clayton Community Directory 18 continued from page 16 continued on page 20 The Clayton Graduate is: Self-Actualized • engages in healthy practices and relationships to promote overall mental and physical well-being • demonstrates belief in self and engages in self-improvement, advocacy and resilience • lives life with authenticity, purpose and happiness Intellectually Curious • sees risks and mistakes as opportunities to fail forward • asks questions that lead to effective problem-solving • makes learning a constant Culturally Competent • embraces diversity of opinion and is aware of one’s own worldview • demonstrates positive attitude and interactions toward cultural differences • challenges prejudices, discovers commonalities and values differences Empathetic • demonstrates compassion and understanding of others • demonstrates kindness and respect for others A Creative Thinker • designs and implements solutions to complex problems • explores multiple possibilities and challenges the status quo • expresses thought, ideas and emotions in varied ways — design, arts, writing and speaking A Collaborator • respects divergent thinking to engage others in meaningful discussion • uses active listening strategies to advance understanding and values the contributions of others • works to be an agent of change through strong communication skills