Leaning Into Female Leadership - Tuesday 1:00 Room 204C by Kecia Ray, Ed.D. https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh As leaders, we are asked to rethink how we retain and support our team. This session will explore examples of elevating team care by tapping into female leadership to help our people feel safe, supported, and empowered. Under your current role title, list ways you have given or received support as a woman in your career path. We look forward to seeing you in the session to share this list! en-us 2023-06-16 03:43:05 UTC 2026-01-18 23:45:39 UTC hello@padlet.com Transitioning to leadership https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633550350 How can I lean into my new admin role when I’ve had a SpEd teacher mindset for so long? How can I continue to speak up for inclusion/ integration and equity without being pigeonholed?]]> 2023-06-27 14:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633550350 I am a technology coach and have had the support of women that I am very thankful for https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633623875 I have supported others in their pursuits consistently and hope to encourage future collaboration and connections for mutual growth as well]]> 2023-06-27 17:08:56 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633623875 Q; Will a link to this presentation be available for us to refer back to after this session? https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633623957 2023-06-27 17:09:08 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633623957 Tech Trainer https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633624089 My role is unique in that I am classified staff but I train on all things EdTech!]]> 2023-06-27 17:09:25 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633624089 ? https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633624094 How do you deal with bias/people not taking you seriously?]]> 2023-06-27 17:09:25 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633624094 Education Technology Coordinator https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633624156 Expressing gratitude! Our team regularly checks in to express gratitude we have for others as well as within our own strengths and growth. ]]> 2023-06-27 17:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633624156 Director of Innovation and Personnel https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633624171 2023-06-27 17:09:35 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633624171 Q: My district is dominated by male administration, how can I work to reframe their thinking of women in leadership roles https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633624374 2023-06-27 17:10:04 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633624374 Instructional Technologist and Elementary tech teacher https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633624461 I teach 16 classes a week and I'm trying to be instructional tech support for teachers in my building.]]> 2023-06-27 17:10:15 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633624461 I'm instructional coach in the elementary school. olena_bradford https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633624522 2023-06-27 17:10:24 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633624522 teacher and director of faculty - tech integration. https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633624628 I wear many hats. Teacher, tech integration, supervisor]]> 2023-06-27 17:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633624628 I support schools and organizations set and meet their Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging goals! https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633624734 I do consulting rooted in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. 

https://persleyadvisors.com/]]> 2023-06-27 17:10:50 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633624734 Transitioned to Instructional Technology https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633624781 How can I gain trust from my colleagues in this leadership role when they see me as “just” a teacher? (They don’t see me as an ‘expert’ since I started in the district as a classroom teacher) ]]> 2023-06-27 17:10:57 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633624781 Local Groups https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633624882 We have a local group in the area that meets 3xs a school year to discuss topics such as we are today]]> 2023-06-27 17:11:10 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633624882 https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633625062 Q: How do you manage the demands of being a care-giver and leader? The system isn’t set up to do both.]]> 2023-06-27 17:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633625062 New Role https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633625164 Q: First time principal this coming school year. How do I survive as a local grown Latina in my community. Thinking that I’d love to create a network for mew admin that meets 10 min a week! I know I’ll be needing help and I’d love to share whatever o already got figured out. ]]> 2023-06-27 17:11:49 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633625164 I’m university faculty (Antioch) and run the MEd program for working teachers. I support emerging and experienced teachers and writers. So much of my work is encouraging them that their experiences have value and their wisdom is worth sharing. https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633625237 2023-06-27 17:12:00 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633625237 Q: Behavior Interventionist headed into a new building (middle school this time) with much more male staff. How do I best approach with assertiveness? https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633625336 2023-06-27 17:12:11 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633625336 https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633625342 I am a PLC Coach in a high school.]]> 2023-06-27 17:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633625342 Coaching in Techland https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633625457 It’s my first time at ISTE! As a coach and the only black woman in my department how can I make a bigger impact and become more effective in my role?]]> 2023-06-27 17:12:30 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633625457 C:Certified Administrator, however, struggling with the "glass ceiling" in moving from the classroom into leadership roles. https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633625498 Looking forward to what will be discussed at this meeting today. ]]> 2023-06-27 17:12:36 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633625498 IMS Lead Project Manager https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633626097 I'm so excited about this session. 

]]> 2023-06-27 17:14:07 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633626097 https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633626124 Q: I am a student interested in PreK and STEM but not sure where to go with that. Any suggestions?]]> 2023-06-27 17:14:12 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633626124 Q: How do you approach negative mindsets from other female educators who only consider voices of women who have children? If you're without children, you're voiceless. https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633626765 2023-06-27 17:15:48 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633626765 Facts https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633627818 Thanks for sharing the facts…it’s so important to see them so we can truly understand the current work environment. ]]> 2023-06-27 17:18:02 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633627818 Q https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633628355 I'm a senior instructional designer who works with university faculty. Do you have any suggestions for ways to lead successfully when those who you need to lead aren't always receptive?]]> 2023-06-27 17:19:32 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633628355 Asst. Curriculum Director https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633628581 Q: I was a teacher in my district where I’m now a leader. As I’ve had to establish boundaries in this new role, with my once former colleagues, I am now being called cold and unapproachable. What practices do you suggest for establishing and maintaining boundaries without coming across as cold?]]> 2023-06-27 17:20:07 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633628581 Director of Technology for PreK-12 Public School https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633628957 Inspired by our female leaders. They are very supportive of one another as well as the other women who aspire to leadership.]]> 2023-06-27 17:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633628957 Senior Director https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633629955 Was mentored (and still am) by a female leader in my organization. I strive to do the same.]]> 2023-06-27 17:23:08 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633629955 Activism? https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633629985 How do you approach activism in a setting that considers it a fire-able offense?
Ex: LGBTQIA+ activism in Catholic Archdiocese setting ]]> 2023-06-27 17:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633629985 I am an account executive at Turnitin https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633630083 I am fairly new to this role and trying to learn more about how I can help teachers and administrators. I have had such an awesome time connecting with everyone and learning! ]]> 2023-06-27 17:23:26 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633630083 #SpEdPioneeVR #PhDScholar #Edutainment https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633630892 I'm a pioneer, bringing VR and AI to special education for educational interventions in STEAM, wellness, soft skills, recreation, and vocational readiness. My corporate background in STEM allows me to be a bridge between XR and education. My research and life focus is the intersectionality of immersive learning and project-based learning for underrepresented youth including those with learning disabilities, Autism, gifted, etc.  #HarmonyEduXR 

]]> 2023-06-27 17:24:31 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633630892 Norms that help? https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633631990 What are some traditional norms you find yourself conforming to in order to "get ahead?" ]]> 2023-06-27 17:27:08 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633631990 PhD Scholar and Ableism https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633633680 Q:  How can we collectively address ableism and discrimination in higher ed? 

The excuse of "not everyone gets a doctoral degree" should no longer be normalized. In example, if a person who doesn't have an arm, can still be a doctor thanks to technology. A person with a disability, can be a phenomenal teacher/professor and model resilience and persistence (and BRILLIANCE) for others. ]]> 2023-06-27 17:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633633680 Energies https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633635002 R: Thanks for sharing Kecia! I saw this image recently and it spoke to me so I genuinely feel what you shared about finding the right energies to help pull you up! 🩵]]> 2023-06-27 17:33:37 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633635002 The Adversity Advantage https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633637327 "Do not let what you cannot do,
interfere with what you can do."
John Wooden

Reading The Adversity Advantage by Erik Weihenmayer and Paul Stoltz ,  was powerful after getting invisible disabilities from a work injury at 40. I've had my high school students read it too. Great leadership book, and empowering being a Climber!]]> 2023-06-27 17:39:09 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633637327 https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633637985 Q: how can we respond effectively when others treat our anger as hormones or histrionics? ]]> 2023-06-27 17:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633637985 https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633638527 W: How can we respond when others treat our appropriate emotional responses as hormones or histrionics?]]> 2023-06-27 17:41:58 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633638527 R: Jean K https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633643193 When I was a new higher ed faculty member, I was invited to join a group that was started by the only female full professor at our institution. She formed the group to mentor junior and new faculty. This was a PLC that supported us. When I left that institution, she told me I was still able to be a member of the group. She has now moved to another institution and the group has expanded from membership of faculty at 3 universities to 6 universities. She is an amazing mentor and leader and without her support, I might not be at my current institution and looking to make another leap.]]> 2023-06-27 17:50:38 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633643193 Q: How do you deal with imposter syndrome https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633644560 2023-06-27 17:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/keciaray/2mdxpw8n51vfxvqh/wish/2633644560