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The Women in Leadership conference took place in San
Antonio, Texas in March 2006 and in Long Beach, California in May
2006. Both events involved women at all levels in education – those
just embarking on a career in leadership, as well as current principals
and superintendents
Shatter the Ceiling:
We invite you to view our monthly online resource dedicated
to women leadership issues, Shatter the Ceiling. Shatter
the Ceiling is
a collection of online resources updated monthly to guide, inform
and inspire women in educational leadership. Shatter the Ceiling is
offered in tandem with the Syfr Corporation Women in Leadership conferences
and provides access to a variety of media, resources and practical
guidance to motivate your growth as a leader. Click here to
view the current issue.
Speakers:
Click here to view a speaker list from
the San Antonio conference.
Click here to view a speaker list from
the Long Beach conference.
Presentations:
We are pleased to share digital copies of the some of the speaker
presentations:
Pathways
to Success: One Educator’s
Quest to Improve Student Learning
Miriam Morales-Taylor,
Principal, Bulkeley High School, Hartford, CT
This session discussed how as Principal of Barnard-Brown Elementary
School, an urban school located in Hartford, Connecticut, Ms. Morales-Taylor
designed and implemented a strategic plan to close the achievement
gap. As principal of Bulkeley High School, another urban school located
in Hartford, for the past two years, Mrs. Morales-Taylor will discuss
how she re-organized the school and made improving literacy, numeracy
and school climate a top priority.
Leadership Lessons from the Top
Dr. Arlene Ackerman,
Superintendent Emeritus, San Francisco Unified School District
Life
is not easy: it is full of difficulties and obstacles. Great
leaders face challenges and setbacks on a daily basis. Dr. Ackerman
offers leadership insights from her own experiences.
Attendee testimonials:
Thank you to all our attendees who wrote to us with such positive
feedback about the conferences. Your insights are extremely valuable
to us as we plan future conferences. Some of the feedback included:
"I have had the opportunity in my 28 years to attend many professional
development sessions. I must say this one has stayed with me, inspiring
me each day even now. Your format was excellent, and the outstanding
and empowering women you gathered together to drive the program was “WOW”."
"The conference allowed me to think beyond Principalship! I knew
I did not want to be a
Principal for ever and that District Directorship was in the future
but never ever did I
consider Superintendent. It simply never crossed my mind. NOW I
think sure, why not? I
have the passion, energy and desire. Also, there was a connection
with the presenters
that leads me to believe there is a women leader out there willing
to mentor an eager
new administrator like myself."
"This conference was INSPIRATIONAL, INFORMATIVE, and CHALLENGING."
"The level of interaction, inquiry and reflection in the breakout
sessions was
incomparable."
"The practicality of the topics and issues was 100% on target."
"My hopes are that you plan to repeat the conference next year. I
know that not only will I attend again but I will bring a network
of colleagues along to share in the experience. I can't imagine anyone
who attended not wanting to repeat."
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