School Leadership and Perspectives
The following materials were created in association with the San Diego State University Global Campus and their California Preliminary Administrative Service Credential Program 2022-2023.
My Beliefs
I believe all children deserve a full, equitable and robust public school education that includes voices from diverse backgrounds as well as deeply embedded support for their social emotional learning. This foundational system of learning for students includes comprehensive instruction in all subjects including, but not limited to math, English, Social Science, World Languages, Science, Physical Education, Visual and Performing Arts and Career/Technical Education. All children should have equitable access to all programs and be supported in their areas of interest as well as their areas of need. In addition, students should be viewed as valued stakeholders in their own education which should be reinforced by the school’s mission, vision and culture on their journey as a learner. Through systematic instruction, support and embedded social emotional learning, our students can achieve success in all areas of study.
All students should experience a safe and supportive community of peers. Coretta Scott King said, “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members." Compassion. Yes, compassion leads to so many of our successes as learners on whatever journey we find ourselves on. I feel deeply that all students yearn to be a part of a community of some sort and we should make every effort to build systems in schools that encourage community mindedness. I believe that this is essential if we are to create an equitable learning space for all students. I believe this is essential if we are to create a safe learning space for all students. I believe this is essential if we are to create a compassionate learning space for all students. Humans need community and students who are isolated do not thrive in our schools.
Community. Our schools are an educational community that supports, celebrates, provides strength and a sense of belonging which creates a safe and compassionate place for all learners. Cesar Chavez said, “We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community. Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own.” Without community we are lost. Being an equitable leader must include taking the time and care to build a compassionate and supportive community in all aspects of our schools.
All stakeholders in our school have strengths and weaknesses but together the whole is stronger than the sum of its parts. We all have unique experience and perspectives and chose to be in education to make a difference in children's lives. I truly believe this and honoring the input or perspectives of our stakeholders will build a robust collaborative environment. If individuals do not trust their leader or feel alienated, they will go into a state of self preservation and may not work towards the goals set forth by leadership. Too often educational leaders revert back to an authoritarian style which diminishes the value of stakeholders ideas and/or perspectives. While there are times leaders must give directives without stakeholder input, this is not effective for building a culture of collaboration and support. Working together in a democratic style with common purpose, trust and support will contribute to the success of our efforts.
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All students should experience a safe and supportive community of peers. Coretta Scott King said, “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members." Compassion. Yes, compassion leads to so many of our successes as learners on whatever journey we find ourselves on. I feel deeply that all students yearn to be a part of a community of some sort and we should make every effort to build systems in schools that encourage community mindedness. I believe that this is essential if we are to create an equitable learning space for all students. I believe this is essential if we are to create a safe learning space for all students. I believe this is essential if we are to create a compassionate learning space for all students. Humans need community and students who are isolated do not thrive in our schools.
Community. Our schools are an educational community that supports, celebrates, provides strength and a sense of belonging which creates a safe and compassionate place for all learners. Cesar Chavez said, “We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community. Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own.” Without community we are lost. Being an equitable leader must include taking the time and care to build a compassionate and supportive community in all aspects of our schools.
All stakeholders in our school have strengths and weaknesses but together the whole is stronger than the sum of its parts. We all have unique experience and perspectives and chose to be in education to make a difference in children's lives. I truly believe this and honoring the input or perspectives of our stakeholders will build a robust collaborative environment. If individuals do not trust their leader or feel alienated, they will go into a state of self preservation and may not work towards the goals set forth by leadership. Too often educational leaders revert back to an authoritarian style which diminishes the value of stakeholders ideas and/or perspectives. While there are times leaders must give directives without stakeholder input, this is not effective for building a culture of collaboration and support. Working together in a democratic style with common purpose, trust and support will contribute to the success of our efforts.
For more information on my beliefs, educational philosophy and other school leadership perspectives CLICK HERE