DANA ALLEN
dana.allen@dmschools.org
KEY COMPONENTS OF MY PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
"Serve the people who are serving the people" -Ian Fuhr
* Learning is a fundamental right. Everyone deserves access to high-quality, rigorous instruction. Therefore, classrooms should provide authentic learning experiences, hold high expectations for all, and promote student ownership through a student-centered environment.
* There is power in partnerships. Family and community involvement in the school community matters. We must educate the future together and change the way people engage with schools beyond their own experiences.
* Support and serve. Teachers must find ownership in their craft and their passions needs to be fostered in order to help them continue to grow and be innovative.
* Strong relationships impact change. A servant leader builds trust through nurturing and supporting a positive school culture focused on staff and student learning and SEL.
* Empower people to be their best self. Through top-notch professional learning, coaching, and feedback we can develop a culture of learning that is growth minded and current with educational research.
MY CORE VALUES
Dream. Challenge. Support. Collaborate. Succeed.
MY ROLE AS A LEADER OF LEARNING
We can learn and grow, together.
* Exhibit transparency and authenticity in my own learning journey. Be a life long learner.
* Shape a school culture around shared responsibility and trust.
* Support the unique dreams of each member in the community.
* Develop the skills of others and empower teachers as leaders.
* Promote risk taking and growth. through feedback.
* Build an environment around collaboration and learning.
MY ROLE AS A LEADER OF SERVICE
"To lead people , walk behind them." - Lao Tzu
* Be a curious, humble listener and communicator.
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* Coach for transformation through behaviors, beliefs, and ways of being.
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* Be a visible and active participant in the daily work.
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* Support the growth and dreams of teachers.
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* Encourage community partnerships.
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* Develop a culture where families and teachers work together.
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* Empower others and foster the potential in all people.
MY ROLE AS A LEADER OF CHANGE
Lead change and energize others to follow.
* Develop strong, trusting relationships through vulnerability and daring leadership.
* Lead through positivity and see the potential in change.
* Support the grieving process and leads with understanding and grace.
* Seek patience, stay focused, and celebrate milestones.
* Foster and life up growth mindset.
* Promote innovation, equity, and high expectations for all.
* Encourage and honor risk-taking.
* Commit to current educational research.
