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Transformative leadership begins with questions of justice and democracy; it critiques inequitable practices and offers the promise not only of greater individual achievement but of a better life lived in common with others. Transformative leadership, therefore, inextricably links education and educational leadership with the wider social context within which it is embedded (Shields, p.559).

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One way in which the servant leader serves others is by becoming an advocate on their behalf (Sergiovanni, p.277).

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       Deliberate and Proactive Practice

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       Deliberate and Proactive Practice

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"We must put into practice our socially just ideologies. We must move from passive discourse and involvement to conscious, deliberate, and proactive practice in educational leadership that will produce socially just outcomes for all children" (Dantley & Tillman, p.31).

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"Social justice [...] must be linked to three overreaching areas of focus: academic achievement, critical consciousness, and inclusive practices" (Dantley & Tillman, p.23).

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                                    Resources

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                                    Resources

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Dantley, M, E. & Tillman, L, C. (2010). Social Justice and Moral Transformative Leadership.

Equity [Digital image]. (n.d.). Retrieved April 02, 2018, from https://www.quotemaster.org/images/c8/c8f975b609d85afa3f4982d21445e06a.jpeg

Froehle, C. (2016, September 26). The Birth, Weird Life, and Afterlife of an Internet Meme [Equality vs. Equity]. Retrieved April 02, 2018, from https://www.wired.com/2016/09/birth-weird-life-afterlife-internet-meme/

[Martin Luther King, Jr Quotes] (n.d.). [Digital image]. Retrieved April 02, 2018, from https://sermonquotes.com/sermonquotes/6389-our-lives-begin-to-end.html

Sergiovanni, T. J. (2000). Leadership as Stewardship.

Shields, C.M. (2010). Transformative Leadership: Working for Equity in Diverse Contexts. Educational Administration Quarterly, 2010 46: 558.

[Sonia Sotomayor Quotes]. (n.d.). Retrieved April 02, 2018, from https://78.media.tumblr.com/135bdf5fa5a9a0c9db9242566552ee9e/tumblr_nqiz6mLIUw1qm0yhvo1_1280.jpg

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              My belief: Leaders must lead

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              My belief: Leaders must lead

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As Sergiovanni explains, “leaders must lead” but they must not forget that above all, leaders also serve others. Leaders are not only guiding a group, but also must acknowledge those who are inactive from part-taking in the cause; leaders take inventory of the task at hand, the abilities of their constituents and encourages those who have been discouraged in the past. It is my philosophy that leaders in social justice “rally the troops” with truth and hope in taking a realistic, solution-focused approach to long-term goals that are in the best interest of all (Dantley & Tillman, p.19). Social justice leadership takes responsibility for action and inaction and is open to grow from the experience of others.

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  My belief: equality, equity and education

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  My belief: equality, equity and education

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I believe that education and equity are at the center of social justice, which should be followed with equality and dignity for every human being. Education and equity allows for society to flourish. My belief is that social justice leaders identify individual and collective weaknesses of those who are vulnerable and systematically marginalized in a community. Social justice leaders work to educate, build relationships, make connections and engage their constituents to become their own advocates who demand change, equity and equality. They disrupt the status-quo that fragments society and seek to rebuild stronger unified communities.

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                   A Change is Gonna Come

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                   A Change is Gonna Come

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I chose this song and video because it truly captures the hope that exists in those of us who strive for social justice, whether be based on race, gender, abilities, religion, socio-economic status, etc. The images are both historical and current, for the fight for social justice is far from over.

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Sam Cooke - A Change Is Gonna Come (Official Lyric Video)

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                                                                      Equality vs. Equity

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                                                                      Equality vs. Equity

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"Equity is about understanding differences. It is not about lowering the standards." - Dr. Pedro Noguera

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"Equity is about understanding differences. It is not about lowering the standards." - Dr. Pedro Noguera

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How do schools promote equity among students?

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Social justice leaders strive to make a stronger community, not just locally, but globally. Leaders accomplish this by inspiring and uplifting others for the greater good; are inclusive and respectful of all; work in partnership, not out of competition; "their moral and ethical behavior are intrinsic components of leadership" (Shields, p564). Social justice leaders are humanistic by nature, which is why they value people as individuals and as part of a global brotherhood and sisterhood. This is why I strongly believe in advocacy for all forms of social justice. We must speak up for those who can't speak for themselves.