Instructional Leadership Reflections

After reflecting on my technology skills, I realized that I am not up-to-date on listservs because as a district we use Outlook which uses groups for communication. As far as web publishing, I know the basics but I am not fluent in any language. These are not skills require or even recommended for administrators, there will always be IT specialists to help with more intricate areas of internet use. For the most part, I am very knowledgeable on internet use and operating the internet so I can serve as a mentor in this area as well. I have not used podcasts, wikis to share writing, or shared bookmarks. Web Tools are the newest aspect of technology for me and I am trying new things every day. Web Tools are the main technology that you have to play with to learn. There are many ways to use them to be beneficial. I would like feel comfortable mentoring staff member in this area. I feel there are many other people who are more knowledgeable in this area.

I have completed or started all my Campus Based Leadership Activities. I enjoy taking that leadership role and having the opportunity to learn from great leaders. I have had the opportunity to observe and learn with a new vantage point. I will always be a teacher at heart and have the students in the forefront of all of my discussions as a leader.

My Action Research Project is well underway. I will be able to fully implement my project and this school year. I’m lucky enough to have an administrator who trusts and believes that I can make a difference with school morale. When I approached people about my ideas, they were enthusiastic and very supportive. They all agreed that there needed to be a change. I’m happy to bring a positive change to the school.