Hcs/2021 Personal Leadership

Personal Leadership: Why are you interested in joining one of the Leadership Academy cohorts and how will participation and engagement support your professional goals? I am interested in the HCS ASPIRE program because it will provide me with a focused learning experience that is specifically designed to strengthen my leadership skills and gain insights from experienced leaders who design and implement effective teaching practices within our district. Through this opportunity, I can improve my communication and decision-making skills. Engaging in this cohort also allows me to connect with district stakeholders who share similar practices and principles surrounding student growth and achievement. I strongly believe that participating in this

Reflect and expound on your success. In 2021, I completed my reading endorsement through Griffin RESA which required me to created and facilitated a school wide professional development that enhanced the knowledge and skills of my colleagues surrounding close reading and small group instruction. I embedded research-based strategies, practices, and techniques that would help close the gaps when it came to reading comprehension. Through this training session, my peers and administrative leaders began to see positive changes and better student outcomes. This accomplishment paved the way to provide ongoing training and support to foster a continuous learning platform for teachers. Another school wide initiative that I co-lead is the participation of GMAS week. This is a week dedicated to engaging learning activities or tasks, such as, escape/unlock the box or pear deck, that prepare students for Georgia Milestones Testing. I work with or/provide game-based review materials to teachers to ensure Furthermore, students can participate in spirit days and prerecord their musical or theatrical talents to motivate students to. Our media specialist will create a smush up video that showcases our students and teachers’ talent and inspirational/encouraging words to our test takers. These events integrate all subjects and include all staff

As a teacher leader, I guide and coach others through challenging times and motivate them through their career progressions. I keep teams aligned and work towards shared goals, school goals, and district goals. Foster a sense of collaborative culture and lead by example. I willingly and enthusiastically assist both novice and experienced teachers by sharing teaching strategies, classroom management suggestions, input on finding a work/life balance, and sharing other areas of expertise. As a fifth-grade lead, I helped keep an organized and working unit. I like to consider myself a leader to my colleagues- but also a phenomenal instructor to Red Oak students. To attest to my leadership skills, I was elected as Red Oak Elementary Teacher of the Year for the 2021-2022 school year. My passion for education and well-being of all students is refreshing. I welcome challenge and shine despite adversity. This is how my dedication and efforts have allowed me to serve and teach in a district I