ISM has been an outspoken advocate of a growth-focused faculty culture—meaning that faculty professional growth and development is not merely a goal of leadership but a cultural norm within a school. Our research has demonstrated time and again the value of this culture for the students we serve. A growth-focused faculty culture underpins an inspiring workplace because of the opportunities teachers have to grow and renew throughout their careers with solid school leadership support and resources. The administrators value the creative energy faculty members invest, and give teachers room for success and failure. They understand that learning, growing, and maturing within a professional learning community will lead to enhanced student achievement, satisfaction, and enthusiasm—the ultimate goals. But what happens when a school fails to build this culture?