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Principal as Educational Leader and Change Agent
Patricia Larsen Candidate for Masters Degree in
Educational Administration April 15, 2005
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Principal as Educational Leader and Change Agent
Personal Information

• Medical Background
• Non-Traditional
• Undergraduate Degree
• BHSU 1992 Elem. Ed./SpEd
• Teaching Experience 13 years
• 11 years Special Education
• 2 years General Education (3rd Grade)
• Plans for the Future
• Next Year Teach in a larger school
• Pursue Administrative Job Opportunities
• Begin Work on Doctoral Degree

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Appreciation of a System
Community
Culture
Parental Involvement
Visionary Leadership
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Theories of Psychology
Unique Path for
Effecting Change
High Expectations
Environment
Effective Schools
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Theories of Knowledge Policy and Governance
Federal NCLB
Equity
State Law
Multicultural Education
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Theories of Knowledge Policy and Governance
Monumental Court Cases
Knowledgeable Staff
Special Education
School Law
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Theories of Knowledge Policy and Governance

Managing/Monitoring Resources
Prioritize Needs
School Board
Sound Fiscal Management
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Theories of Knowledge
Teacher Involvement Leadership
Inspire New Challenges
Strategic Planning
Curriculum Development Processes
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Theories of Variability
Applied Research
Learning Theories
Multicultural Education
Individual Learning Differences
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Theories of Knowledge
Application of
Scientifically-Based Research
Total Quality Management
Multiple Intelligences
Learning Theories
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Theories of Knowledge
Assessment of Student Learning
Lifelong Learning
Technology
Constructivist Learning Theory
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Theories of Knowledge
Active Involvement of
Teachers
Proactive Role
Meaningful Sustained
Staff Development
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Theories of Knowledge
Regular Purposeful
Classroom Visits
Self Reflection
Supportive Clinical Supervision
Staff Performance Evaluation
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Theories of Knowledge
Participatory Management
Know Staff
Intrinsic Motivation
Motivation
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Theories of Knowledge
Directing? Coaching? or
Supporting? Delegating?
Match Style
Supportive Learning Community
Situational Leadership Theory
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Leadership Qualities
Effective Leader Characteristics
Personal Moral Spiritual
Traits
Value People
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Principal as Educational Leader and Change Agent

• In Conclusion
• I have always said, that when I die, I hope they
  will put on my headstone,
• I made a difference
• Dr. Tim Creal
• Professor
• SDSU-WRGC
• Personal Communication
• Supervision Class
• November 20, 2004