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What interests me most about equity and equality is how different professionals viewpoints are across education. Although both produce fairness, my professional opinion as a special educator is that staff within the special education realm have a larger focus on equity.

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Elizabeth Hart

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Free Time
In my free time I enjoy working on my home (located right down the street from GMU), my husband and I purchased our home a few years ago which was built in 1890 and decided to remodel the entire inside. I have a passion for restoration, continuing education, and anything Disney!

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As a current school principal I would like to remain in my current role for the next several years and possibly transition into instructing at the university level.

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from West Chester University with a bachelor’s degree in special education I transitioned into a master’s program within the same university.  I took a year off from school and focused on obtaining my behavior specialist license from the PA Department of Medicine. While working on obtaining my license I accepted a position as an SEL where I found a passion for leadership and pursued a Master’s in Educational Leadership where I obtained my principal certification. After receiving my principal certification I accepted an assistant principal, principal, and then a director of education role at The Pathway School. Following The Pathway School, I accepted a role at Keystone Freedom Academy where I have the pleasure of serving as the school principal.

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Introduction

My name is Elizabeth Hart and I am the principal of Keystone Freedom Academy which is a private academic school for students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs.

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Philosophy
I believe education itself is different for each and every student. Students first must understand the importance of education and the opportunities it can provide for each individual. It is our responsibility as educators to stress the importance of gaining a strong education and discuss with our students that not all children have access to an education. In order for a student to be successful and flourish they must be provided with a secure and stimulating environment. The environment must first exemplify structure and provide each student with the opportunity to ask questions and state opinions freely.

As leaders we must ensure that we support our staff by providing the necessary means for each teacher to implement meaningful instruction and social/emotional skills. Communication must be clear and open and we must lead by example and set expectations high for both staff and students.

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In my previous positions, I have worked as a Special Education Teacher, Assistant Principal and as a Special Education Liaison. I have been responsible for overseeing and monitoring the overall compliance and fidelity of the special education program, policies, and procedures as well as working with the staff and students to ensure appropriate gains were taking place. Within my previous positions I found my passion for leadership and made the choice to pursue a degree in Educational Leadership.