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**Cultural Leadership** //School executives will understand and act on the understanding of the important role a school’s culture plays in contributing to the exemplary performance of the school. School executives must support and value the traditions, artifacts, symbols and positive values and norms of the school and community that result in a sense of identity and pride upon which to build a positive future. A school executive must be able to “re-culture” the school if needed to align with school’s goals of improving student and adult learning and to infuse the work of the adults and students with passion, meaning and purpose. Cultural leadership implies understanding the school and the people in it each day, how they came to their current state, and how to connect with their traditions in order to move them forward to support the school’s efforts to achieve individual and collective goals. //



**3a. Focus on Collaborative Work Environment ** //The school executive understands and acts on the understanding of the positive role that a collaborative work environment can play in the school’s culture.// **__Experiences__**
 * **Problem of Practice:** action research assessing the culture of internship school (e.g. interviews with stakeholders, climate data, TWC analysis). Fall, 2011.
 * Visited Gaston College Preparatory: KIPP, Bertie Middle School, A.B. Combs, and E.E. Smith High School all shared their various collaboration strategies used amongst teachers
 * Collaborated with Principal Mentor, Guidance Counselor & Executive Coach to determine Problem of Practice ~ Fall 2012
 * Facilitated a PD session on Writing Effective PEPs
 * Participated in PLC, Grade Level Planning, and Planning Days – during internship
 * Involved in bi-weekly Administrative Team meetings
 * Participated in district-wide professional development – unpacking the common core standards
 * Attended a District wide principal meetings on IEPs and CECAS

**__ Coursework __**
 * **Developmental Projects:** Researched the included a resource analysis of school and community
 * **High School Turnaround Case Study:**
 * **Monthly / Weekly Internship Log:**
 * **High School Turnaround Case Study**
 * **Fall 2011 Assessment Day:** Video reflection on the importance of school culture, what a strong school culture looks like and how it can be cultivated. Prefaced with video case study of one strong school culture, fall 2011
 * Facilitative Leadership & Crucial Conversations reflection
 * **Change Course:** Class investigation with Dr. Cathy Williams on creating collaborative environment. Included presentation on leadership styles that encourage healthy PLCs, fall 2011.
 * **Change Course:** investigation of the Teacher Working Condition (TWC) survey included examination of school climate constructs, fall 2011.
 * **DLP 3:** collaborated with teachers and mentor principal to assess the level of collaboration and functionality of PLCs. Fall, 2011.

__ **Specialized Training** __
 * **Data Day:** training on EVAAS, ACRE, Metametrics and NC WISE. Discussed how data instruments can be used in schools to generate shared responsibility, spring 2012.
 * **Schooling by Design:**
 * **Site Visit to KIPP Gaston**: introduced to methods for ensuring collaboration both among teachers and between teachers and students, fall 2011.
 * Crucial Conversations
 * **Teacher Evaluation Instrument**
 * **Facilitative Leadership:** Certified training on getting maximum appropriate involvement and facilitating agreement, January-May 2010.

**__Related Readings__** Selected Artifacts
 * //The Fifth Discipline// (Senge, 2004)
 * Trust Matters by Moran
 * Leading in a Culture of Change by Fullan
 * Leading Change by Kotter
 * How It’s Being Done by Chenoweth
 * Crucial Conversations by Patterson
 * The Speed of Trust: The One Thing that Matters by Covey
 * Leading with Inquiry & Action: How Principals Improve Teaching and Learning by Militello
 * Working with and Evaluating Difficult School Employees by Eller
 * The School Leaders Our Children Deserve by Theoharis
 * What’s Worth Fighting for in the Principalship by Fullan
 * Schooling by Design by Wiggins
 * Managing Transitions by Bridgers
 * Reframing Organizations by Bolman & Deal

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 * 3b. School Culture and Identity **: //The school executive develops and uses shared vision, values and goals to define the identity and culture of the school.//
 * **Problem of Practice:** Phase I: School Profile from Public Data and Phase II: Detailed Examination of the School Community and Human Resources
 * **Problem of Practice:** action research assessing the culture of internship school (e.g. interviews with stakeholders, climate data, TWC analysis). Fall, 2011.
 * **Letter of Introduction:** Developed letter of introduction for staff
 * Participated in school-wide PLCs
 * Discussed & shared Problem of Practice with staff
 * Attended PTA Meetings & after school events (Parent Night, Talent Show, Fall Festival, etc)
 * **Developmental Projects:** Action research included a resource analysis of school and community.
 * **High School Turnaround Case Study:** Conducted an analysis of internship school and state-recognized turn around schools, spring 2011
 * **Fall 2011 Assessment Day:** digital story defining school culture, fall 2011.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 10pt;">**Change Course:** Class investigation with Dr. Cathy Williams on creating collaborative environment. Included presentation on leadership styles that encourage healthy PLCs, fall 2011.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 10pt;">**Change Course:** investigation of the Teacher Working Condition (TWC) survey included examination of school climate constructs, fall 2011.
 * Change Course: Studied three different cases - elementary, middle and high schools; discussed in groups three main areas needing improvement and three areas of strength.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 10pt;">**DLP 3:** assignment included in-depth written reflection on the importance of school culture, spring 2011.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 10pt;">**DLP 3** interim assignment included discussion and evaluation of school culture through validated assessment tool, spring 2011.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 10pt;">**DLP 3** sessions on Culture Identity included day-long description and discussion about the intricacies of school culture and how a leader intentionally fosters a positive identity, with shared vision, spring 2011.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">__ **Specialized Training** __
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 10pt;">**Site Visit** **to KIPP**: Gaston, included discussion of developing shared vision, values and goals. Also, panels with teachers, students, custodial staff, parents and administrators, all of which discussed the values and goals that identify KIPP: Gaston. Fall, 2011.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 10pt;">**Site visit to** **AB Combs Elementary:** Magnet School of Distinction with exemplary school culture and unique identity. Fall, 2011
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 10pt;">** Facilitative Leadership: ** <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">activities designed to understand the meaning and importance of a shared vision, Fall 2010.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 10pt;">**90/90/90 School:** research and discussion addressed key issues of aligning school identity to its goals and creating a culture of success. April-May, 2011.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 10pt;">The Fifth Discipline by Senge
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 10pt;">Trust Matters by Moran
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 10pt;">Leading in a Culture of Change by Fullan
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 10pt;">Leading Change by Kotter
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 10pt;">How It’s Being Done by Chenoweth
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 10pt;">Crucial Conversations by Patterson
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 10pt;">The Speed of Trust: The One Thing that Matters by Covey
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 10pt;">Leading with Inquiry & Action: How Principals Improve Teaching and Learning by Militello
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 10pt;">Working with and Evaluating Difficult School Employees by Eller
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">The School Leaders Our Children Deserve by Theoharis
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">What’s Worth Fighting for in the Principalship by Fullan
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Schooling by Design by Wiggins
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Managing Transitions by Bridger
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Reframing Organizations by Bolman & Deal

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 19.2px;">**3c. Acknowledges Failures; Celebrates Accomplishments and Rewards**: //The school executive acknowledges failures and celebrates accomplishments of the school in order to define the identity, culture and performance of the school.//


 * __ Experiences __**


 * Created and revised Personal Growth Plan and personal vision statement
 * Weekly check-ins with mentor principal
 * Participated in monthly staff meetings
 * Weekly PLC or Grade Level Meetings
 * Participated in PBIS incentive dances (70's Dance)
 * Reflection discussion with mentor principal, coach & weekly/monthly logs
 * Assisted in student recognition (9-week celebrations)
 * __ NELA Coursework __**
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">DLP 2 (Maximizing Human Resources for Goal Accomplishment)
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Weekly Internship Logs
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Monthly Internship Logs
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Formal Teacher Evaluations
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Personal Vision Statement & Letter of Introduction
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">School District Digital Story
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Internship Site Assets Video
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Aspiring Leaders Self-Assessments


 * __ Specialized Trainings __**
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline;">Facilitative Leadership
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline;">Social Justice
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline;">Schooling by Design
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline;">School Visits: KIPP Gaston, AB Combs, Bertie Middle School
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline;">Crucial Conversations
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline;">Teacher Evaluation Instrument
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline;">Conflict Resolution


 * __ Related Articles __**


 * __ Selected Artifacts __**

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<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 19.2px;">**3d. Efficacy and Empowerment**: //The school executive develops a sense of efficacy and empowerment among staff which influences the school’s identity, culture, and performance.//


 * __ Experiences __**
 * Participated in monthly staff meetings
 * Interacted with staff in various capacities
 * Learned staff members strengths and collaborated with principal to determine recommended leadership positions
 * Attended PLC meeting
 * Interacted with all staff in the school communities
 * __ NELA Coursework __**
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline;">Aspiring Leaders Self-Assessment
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline;">Problem of Practice (Phase 1-4)
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline;">DLP 2 & 3
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline;">High School Turnaround Case Study
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline;">Weekly and monthly internship logs
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline;">Personal Vision Statement & Letter of Introduction
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline;">School District Digital Story
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline;">Fall 2011 Assessment Day: Video reflection on culture, triad role plays on teacher interactions
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline;">Facilitative Leadership reflection
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline;">Leadership Digital Story


 * __ Specialized Trainings __**
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline;">Schooling by Design
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline;">School Visits: KIPP Gaston, AB Combs, Bertie Middle School
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline;">Facilitative Leadership
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline;">Teacher Evaluation Instrument
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline;">Ruby Payne training


 * __ Related Articles __**
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Schooling by Design

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 * __ Selected Artifacts __**