Program+Dispositions

// Dispositions // // 1. ////  Values change as the source of opportunity for improvement. // Change is a challenging word for many people. The process of change forces us to realize our humanness, influence and lack of control in certain areas of life. Overall, I try to have an open mind and embrace change. Throughout the last couple years, I feel that we have worked at approaching change as opportunity for growth, even when fear and risk try to sway our emotions. As I face a changing world around me it is important for me to stand firm in my values and move forward with the results of change that are in front of me.  // 2. //// Displays the ability to understand people and relationships and is receptive to the ideas of others. // Relationship with others is one of the things I value most. I have sought out various levels of relationship within my community. I have been blessed with close family and friend relationships that I can share authenticity and vulnerability to in order to truly share life together. In my professional area, I feel that I have pursued a team approach to education, in that our students do better if the know that we care about them, and that we are all working together to help them accomplish their goals. I truly value and appreciate the many people that I have relationships with. // 3. //// Shows a willingness to implement non-discriminatory access, accommodations and assessments. // With my profession background the regular, special education and adaptive education equal opportunities for all learners are on the forefront of my mind. On a daily basis I reflect on the learning environment, educational opportunities, and assessments for all my students. One of my goals for this school year has been to use a tiered approach of differentiation for my students. Many of my larger projects have been introduced with a low, average, and higher level thinking scale. Aside from the lessons themselves, I work intentionally at honoring accommodations for my students to best learn. For many students this involves being aware of IEP language for each student and following best practices for all students. // 4. ////  Demonstrates empathetic understanding of diversity in all domains. // <span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook','serif';">As a leader, I feel it is my responsibility to truly listen and be aware of the needs of the community around me. Part of listening is being able to have the maturity to process with a caring and empathetic manner. One of my personal goals is to be intentional about letting my students know that I care about them and will try to understand the different backgrounds that they share with me. // <span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook','serif';">5. //// <span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook','serif';">Regularly reflects upon the philosophical assumptions, ethical principles and rationales that guide one’s practice. // <span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook','serif';">It is my personal practice to spend time each day in reflection, gratitude, journaling, and prayer. I have found that by taking these quiet moments on a regular basis, I can feel grounded in my beliefs, confident in my decisions, and thankful for the opportunities that are before me. It is also important for me to share life’s decisions with a few close friends who help to guide and hold me accountable to my values and beliefs. // <span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook','serif';">6. //// <span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook','serif';">Understands oneself as a learner and values learning as a core capacity. // <span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook','serif';">It is essential for me to continue to see myself as a learner. I seek out opportunities to learn new things. Throughout my life, I feel that I have tried to learn new ideas, practices, and information. As an educator and parent, I desire to share with others a quest for learning more in a variety of subjects.