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. Utilize Capacity and Increase Achievement
What we knew then…
The data…
The results…Gaps leaving…2011
What some people in the community thought about leadership in the district…
Dancing Guy Leader http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=fW8amMCVAJQ&feature=email
But what was really true…
“The ¡Closer ¡you ¡get ¡ to ¡equity ¡the ¡rules ¡ begin ¡to ¡change.” ¡
So what happened?
Community Response-2010 Eden Prairie Protests Ruby Bridges Protests Economic Integration Racial Integration I am glad that the loudest voices are NOT the only ones heard. Thank you for the opportunity to speak in SUPPORT of the K-6 model and the new boundary map.
Parent Response
The Vote…. 4 in favor 3 against
Eden Prairie Superintendent and Board Agree to Separation Agreement. Eden Prairie School Chief Leaves Sept. 2011
Who to turn to for support and insight?
Gayla Reger-1984
Helen and Champ-2002
Barbara Sanderson-2003
Glenn Singleton-2005
Eric Cooper-2006
The people…Ahmed Jama-2011
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 our convictions deeper. My own privileges can be used to support others. NEVER Quit, never ever, Quit.
Helen Keller … To keep our faces toward change, and behave like free spirits in the presence of fate, is strength undefeatable.
Leading should always be, “An Act of Love”.
Eleanor Roosevelt- 1937 No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. Eleanor Roosevelt, 'This Is My Story,' 1937
Self Doubt? Strategies? Sure…
Support and Life Giving…
Shifting Sands? Changing demographics Need to make new decisions Engaging support Altering privileges New Voices Politics Relationships change
“My work with you is an act of love…” Glenn Singleton Courageous Conversations About Race: PD from Glenn Singleton
Decision Making? How did you make decisions?
How did this begin? Special Education Teacher Staff development trainer Staff Development Director Instructional Strategies Director Executive Director for Educational Services Assistant Superintendent Superintendent
Eric Cooper, NUA President, addresses Aspen Ideas Festival
√ 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".
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