Mr. Jim Place, distinguished educator and hall of fame coach met with the faculty and staff of Archbishop Alter High School on August 15,2023, to kick off the school year with professional development on Character education. The session was entitled “Are you aCharacter Educator?” and challenged teachers to reflect upon their journey as an educator and how they impact the attitudes of their students. He called upon our teachers to create a plan of effective practices to develop a positive attitude in each of their students. Mr. Place’s professional wisdom inspired 26faculty to enroll in his graduate level course.We look forward to our continued partnershipwith Mr. Place, and utilization of his recommended methods to enhance the education experience for our students.