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My Doctoral Research  "Secondary Students Perceptions of Hybrid Online Learning Models"

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My Doctoral Research  "Secondary Students Perceptions of Hybrid Online Learning Models"

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I had the opportunity to start the first  true hybrid in a public high school at South Forsyth High School.   (Just click the play arrow and the video will start).

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Gwinnett Student Leadership--Serve as the Sponsor for MVHS and Discovery GSLT

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Gwinnett Student Leadership--Serve as the Sponsor for MVHS and Discovery GSLT

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The Gwinnett Student Leadership Team, Inc., (GSLT) is a three-year student leadership program that provides opportunities for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors in Gwinnett County Public Schools to develop personal and organizational leadership skills and an awareness of community issues. The program is a cooperative effort sponsored by Gwinnett County Public Schools and the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce in partnership with other community agencies, institutions, and business leaders.

The Mission

The mission of GSLT is to develop student leaders who embrace the function of leadership throughout their local school by shaping culture and performance.

The Vision

As part of world-class schools, GSLT strives to…

Develop and instill a leadership mindset in students.

Develop a cadre of students who implement leadership skills within the local schools and communities through peer facilitation.

Create a legacy of leadership that promotes student involvement and overall excellence.

By participating in GSLT, students will be able to develop and enhance the function of leadership throughout the school. Possible leadership roles include but are not limited to the following:

Serving on school and community councils/committees;

Presenting leadership development workshops to a wide variety of audiences;

Mentoring junior GSLT members as well as other students at the local schools;

Assisting in selecting new member; and

Teaching segments of the junior leadership development workshops.

Requisite Skills for Candidates

Academic Achievement

Outstanding Communication Skills/Articulate Speaker

Demonstrated Leadership Skills

Effective Team Member Skills

Digital Citizenship

Credibility with a wide variety of audiences

Ability to Analyze Issues

Creative Thinking

Confidence

Academic and Emotional Maturity

Commitment to Personal Growth

Emerging Civic Sense

Flexibility

Open Mind

Ease with Adults

School and Community Involvement

Negotiation/Compromise Skills

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Husband and 9 year old son

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where the magic happens.

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-Assist in fostering and sustaining the school climate

-Address internal and external dynamics at work in the school

-Support a learning environment based on high expectations and respect for all

-Manage conflict and crisis in a timely and expert manner

-Practice shared-decision making

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Has quality contact and interactions with teachers and students

Recognizes and rewards individual accomplishments

Involves teachers in the design and implementation of important decisions and policies

Provides teachers with materials and professional development necessary for the successful execution of their jobs

Fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation

Assist in selecting quality teachers and other employees

Mentor Teachers/Retain quality staff

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-Restless/Searching--Assist in building and sustaining a school vision--always building to be better.

-Assist in facilitating shared leadership

-Assist in leading a learning community

-Use data to make instructional decisions

-Monitor curriculum, instruction, and assessment

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Strong leadership thrives confidently on accountability and does not see it as an intrusion or obstacle; equally, inspired and inspiring leaders embrace opportunities to be entrepreneurial and innovative where there are evident gains for staff development and for enhancing pupils’ experiences within and outside school.

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Restless Leaders.... There is a strange tension at their core: they are very secure in their systems, values and successes yet simultaneously are seeking to change and improve.

This type of leader and his/her school looks inward to secure wise development; they look outwards to seize innovation which they can shape in the best interests of the students they serve.

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Leaders need both high IQ and EQ

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Constant Review of Data--CCRPI, Assessments, etc.

Student Leadership Program--ALL students with more opportunity

Stronger Teaming

Project Based Learning

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Simon Sinek: Why good leaders make you feel safe

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What makes a great leader? Management theorist Simon Sinek suggests, it's someone who makes their employees feel secure, who draws staffers into a circle of trust. But creating trust and safety - especially in an uneven economy - means taking on big responsibility.

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Mentoring--an imperative part of the leadership role. Below is a note a teacher placed on my door which is part of what this job is all about.