Mary brought a new idea to our assessment committee meeting today regarding standards-based report cards. While the idea was very good in and of itself, it was the way in which she introduced it that made me respect her. She brought data showing how the initial way was not in the best interest of the student, as well as examples of other methods to use that would be better. She was not at all hateful or sarcastic, and that really meant a lot to the administration. I feel that she helped make a difference in how our school will move forth with the standards-based grading concept, and she definitely was an important leader in our meeting today.