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Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” As we consider the crucial transition from high school to the workforce, these words remind us that preparing our young people for career success requires the dedicated effort of our entire community.
Graduating from high school is a significant milestone. But what comes next can vary greatly, some students head straight into the workforce, others enlist in the military, and many pursue a college degree. Certain skills are foundational building blocks for success regardless of the path.
As a new Assistant Principal responsible for discipline, I used a more top-down leadership approach. It was a leadership style that served me well as a military officer. While the approach worked well with students, it didn’t achieve the desired outcomes with my colleagues.
As the leader of a turnaround school, I had several areas to address to improve student outcomes. One area of focus was our students’ performance on the state’s writing assessment. During our end-of-year planning, I challenged my instructional coaches to bring a plan to improve our writing scores to our summer planning workshop.
Throughout my career, one thing has been constant. Professional learning! Early in my career, I recognized the value of continuing to enhance my skill set through professional learning.
Leadership conferences play a key role in growing and developing leaders. I receive multiple invitations each year to attend, but due to time constraints, I must be intentional about which ones I choose. With limited time and competing priorities, I focus on those that offer meaningful value and lasting impact.
As a first-year teacher, I was fortunate to have a colleague right across the hall who took me under her wing. We taught different subjects, but she helped me understand the art and science of teaching. On that first overwhelming day, as a non-education major unsure where to begin, she stepped into my room and helped me bring order to chaos.
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