Compiled Messages Topic: Are you a leader? Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2009 Subject: Are you a leader? Author: Desiree Glover Professionally, I am a Spanish high school teacher, but my duties and responsibilities go beyond that of a World Language teacher. My perspective is that my duties do not end on the annual contract I sign, but merely begin there. For example, during the first week of school this year, we administered diagnostic subjects test in order to better meet students’ academic needs. During testing, I walked by a classroom and noticed 3 students sleeping, then walked by another room and noticed many more students sleeping. I could not continue walking by without taking action, so I went into those classrooms and spoke with the students. Not only did I walk with them to the bathroom to throw water on their faces, but I used the time talk to them about why they were sleeping during such an important test. I used the information they gave me to make changes to the diagnostic testing process, and presented it to the faculty that afternoon in our meeting. My colleagues agreed with me and we have since modified testing procedures.

Am I a leader? Absolutely! I do not wait to be called upon to take action – I see a need and I act. I see myself as a leader in all aspects of my life. I display leadership skills in my professional life, in my personal life, and in everyday social settings. I recognize that leadership is a discipline that must be learned and cultivated; however, I also know that I possess some innate leadership qualities that have been bestowed upon me by my Creator.












Topic: Are you a leader? Date: Sunday, September 20, 2009 Subject: Re:Are you a leader? Author: Noran Moffett Among the experiences that you described to elucidate your leadership actions, cite an example the student that had the greatest need for external support?

Did you try to improve the life of the child who was sleeping?

Topic: Are you a leader? Date: Thursday, September 24, 2009 Subject: Re:Are you a leader? Author: Desiree Glover From that experience with diagnostic testing the student that required the greatest level of external support was S.N. After speaking with the students, I realized that most were boys, and most played football that were sleeping. S.N. told me he was at football practice until 9pm, and didn't get to bed until late. I spoke with S.N.'s male advisor and asked him to teach S.N. some time management strategies. Also, I spoke with the football coach and shared my concerns, and he said he would begin study hall immediately, rather than wait until the following week.
Topic: Are you a leader? Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009 Subject: Re:Are you a leader? Author: Noran Moffett What is the expected outcome over a time from your efforts with this young student? Topic: Are you a leader? Date: Saturday, October 3, 2009 Subject: Re:Are you a leader? Author: Desiree Glover With S.N. I just want him to develop a sense of balance; I would like him to be able to balance school and football now while he's in high school because he has the potential to play college football. If he can begin to work on time management now, he's more likely to be successful in the future. Topic: Are you a leader? Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 Subject: Re:Are you a leader? Author: Noran Moffett If this is your diagnosis, how can it be implemented? Topic: Are you a leader? Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Subject: Re:Are you a leader? Author: Desiree Glover The best way for this to be implemented with S.N. would be with his mentor or football coach, men whom he admires. He is the type of young man that needs models, not more lectures. He requires postive male role models in his life to help guide him.