Rath and Conte (2008) declares that organizations are quick to look for leaders who are great communicators, visionary thinkers, and who can also get things done and follow through. No one person will usually possess all of these characteristics as strengths, but effective leaders must be competent communicators. We are a diverse nation, composed of a plethora of cultural and ethnic identities. As individuals we all bring some skills that are innate and we bring some skills that are acquired. At the end of the day our evaluation of our leadership ability must be based on our ability to reach those around us.
The 21st century leader relies on an understanding of gender, diversity, leadership, and communication to reach peers and subordinates within an organization. When communication is shared it should be clear and meaningful. To partake in a shared communication involves as much influencing as being influenced (Wahlstrom, 2010). Gender and diversity each affect one’s ability to establish the prerequisite relationships required for effective communication. How do we lead? We lead with communication.
The promotion of positive school culture, effective instructional programs, discipline, and comprehensive growth plans is daunting task for school leaders. School leaders must promote a positive school culture, but it can’t be promoted unilaterally. We all must get involved. Stakeholders (students, parents, and community) make up the school culture and must be involved in the positive promotion of school culture. School culture impacts instructional programs and school discipline. If you show me a campus with negative school culture, I’ll show you a campus that struggles to meet the needs of the students.
Often parents struggle to navigate the various processes at school. Crowning Moments brings more than 20 years of educational background and experience from entry-level paraprofessional to state director. There is not a situation that is new and cannot be resolved in the best interest of the student. Issues that arise from Special Education concerns to discipline policy and procedure are our specialties. Those issues are not stumbling blocks but rather stepping stones to better meet the needs of diverse learners.