Educational Leadership Journey

After reviewing State Superintendent Tony Thurmond's Press Conference (see link below), what are you going to do? What can you do to help change the mindset, behavior, culture/norms and practices, belief system and values of your school organization in order to help combat implicit bias and social injustice? What type of Professional Development tools or curriculums would you consider implementing in order to support students, families, teachers & administrators of color? Link:  https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=254015479025342

How are you going to bring the conversation about race to the table? What type of Professional Development Curriculum would you implement? And Then What? Link:  https://edcal.acsa.org/nothing-can-be-changed-until-it-is-faced?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTnpObU5tUm1OVEl3TnprMiIsInQiOiJUWUlCY0t3ZStpZnRXU1wvMCtsRCtybDR2VzMrQjE3OFhZZCtQSFpVU0I3Q1g5UVBnV2RxZW9kVHNtMWxUdVA3Z28wXC9LTE5ZZVhPT2loQUZMK1VwR01aTzlSdVJBWDlnckZaNTFZbkc5SkVrZUx1Z0dING1lMHRpWmdVWm40aHppIn0%253D

An integral part of being a good leader is a reflection of your ability to recognize employees & vested stakeholders (students, families, staff, community partners, etc.) for their work and collaboration. This paper provided an illustration of how badges can be used to recognize employee & vested stakeholder excellence, incentivize learning, foster collaboration and increase motivation. According to research, gamification in the workplace has gained momentum and that when designed properly, the use of badges create relevance and motivation.  Link to Literature: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GjSA7SUbwSePIyNL2EXju7QwDhTla3RM/view?usp=sharing Link to Badges :  https://create.piktochart.com/output/47173085-education-badges-advancing-our-future

This video reflection provides a brief overview of the course context and expectations of  Professional Growth & Learning (EDAD 616)  for Administrators as they support adult learners within their educational organization. Link:  https://animoto.com/play/giLPu0G0JA5Kge0r1XAE0w

According to the New Teacher Institute, first year teachers go through 5 distinct phases. This video reflection provides a brief overview of the 5 phases, in addition to the suggested strategies to use in order to support new teachers and looking beyond BTSA. Link:  https://animoto.com/play/fb9NDOo2Q1KL3K6gjGF1lg