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You can conquer almost any fear if you will only make up your mind to do so. For remember, fear doesn't exist anywhere except in the mind. Robert Louis Stevenson You cannot run away from weakness; you must some time fight it out or perish; and


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Utilize Capacity and Increase Achievement

You can conquer almost any fear if you will only make up your mind to do so. For remember, fear doesn't exist anywhere except in the mind.

Robert Louis Stevenson You cannot run away from weakness; you must some time fight it out or perish; and if that be so, why not now, and where you stand?

Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.

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What we knew then…

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The data…

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The results…Gaps leaving…2011

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What some people in the community thought about leadership in the district…

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Dancing Guy Leader

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=fW8amMCVAJQ&feature=email

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But what was really true…

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“The ¡Closer ¡you ¡get ¡ to ¡equity ¡the ¡rules ¡ begin ¡to ¡change.” ¡

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So what happened?

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Community Response-2010

 Ruby Bridges Protests  Racial Integration  Eden Prairie Protests  Economic Integration

I am glad that the loudest voices are NOT the only ones heard. Thank you for the

  • pportunity to speak in SUPPORT of the K-6 model and the new boundary map.
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Parent Response

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The Vote…. 4 in favor 3 against

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Eden Prairie Superintendent and Board Agree to Separation Agreement. Eden Prairie School Chief Leaves Sept. 2011

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Who to turn to for support and insight?

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Gayla Reger-1984

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Helen and Champ-2002

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Barbara Sanderson-2003

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Glenn Singleton-2005

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Eric Cooper-2006

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The people…Ahmed Jama-2011

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What was learned…

 It’s never about you…. (me)  Never take things personally  Never read the blogs or comments--good or bad  Always have hope  Show up—to be a part of something bigger than myself  Speak publicly and advocate  Accept support no matter what form. Without Judgment  The fight is worth it. The challenge will make us stronger and

  • ur convictions deeper.

 My own privileges can be used to support others.  NEVER Quit, never ever, Quit.

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To keep our faces toward change, and behave like free spirits in the presence

  • f fate, is strength undefeatable.

Helen Keller …

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Leading should always be, “An Act of Love”.

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Eleanor Roosevelt- 1937

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. Eleanor Roosevelt, 'This Is My Story,' 1937

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Self Doubt? Strategies?

Sure…

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Support and Life Giving…

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Shifting Sands?

 Changing demographics  Need to make new decisions  Engaging support  Altering privileges  New Voices  Politics  Relationships change

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Courageous Conversations About Race: PD from Glenn Singleton

“My work with you is an act of love…” Glenn Singleton

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How did you make decisions?

Decision Making?

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How did this begin?

 Special Education Teacher  Staff development trainer  Staff Development Director  Instructional Strategies Director  Executive Director for Educational Services  Assistant Superintendent  Superintendent

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Eric Cooper, NUA President, addresses Aspen Ideas Festival

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 √mission/beliefs (it is important that each leader

develop and understand their beliefs and values - what is their work intended toward . . .) Is it strong and can it hold you through tumultuous discourse?

 √strong - very strong teachers and support

persons (those that can sustain and help to problem solve - strategize - think through meanings of events when one is too close to them to make sense of them . . . )

 √and a core belief and trust in oneself plus a

universal - spiritual outcome that believes "all is well, everything is working out for my highest good, out of this experience only good will come, I am safe, everything in the world is conspiring in my favor".