My Final Reflection for the Leadership and Technology EDCI 325 Course
Way back in January (which seems like forever ago!), I wrote my first blog about the traits of leaders I have admired throughout my life and career. I wrote about how there wasn't just one person who stood out, but the characteristics of many that made the impact. My list of traits included being approachable, leading by modeling, and demonstrating empathy by using their own experiences to connect with teachers and the struggles they face. In my second blog post, I wrote about what I would like to become as a leader; I said that "I want to be transparent in my 'why' first and then my 'how.' I want people to feel that I am approachable and that I understand what they are going through and what they might need. I want to be "followed" because of what I do and not because of a title." As the semester progressed, I had the unique opportunity to watch my school leaders tackle the tough job of addressing and dealing with the COVID-19 virus...