Leadership Reflections | How Leaders Inspire Change In The 21st Century | By Brent Gleeson

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How Leaders Inspire Change In The 21st Century   by Brent Gleeson

PGCPS APIP Spotlight 2017-2018 | Demure Gavin

Demure Gavin is excited to celebrate her 21st year in Prince George’s County Public Schools and her first year as Assistant Principal at James McHenry Elementary School!

She predominately taught Reading/Language Arts for most of her career and held several leadership positions to include: Grade Level Chair, Professional Development Lead Teacher, Testing Coordinator, and Instructional Lead Teacher-all in the elementary setting.

Mrs. Gavin is a product of Prince George’s County Public Schools attending Lewisdale Elementary, Nicholas Orem Middle, and Northwestern High School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a Minor in Spanish from Towson University and a Master of Science in School Administration and Supervision from Bowie State University.

Mrs. Gavin enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and reading.

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Leadership Development

I have spent the last two days working with my school district's first and second-year assistant principals, as I do each month for our monthly meetings...

The PGCPS Assistant Principal Induction Program is just four years old and I have had the privilege of helping shape this program from its inception.

Leadership Development is at my core. APIP Cohorts 3 and 4 are so appreciative of everything that assists them in becoming the effective school leader they desire.

I appreciate Cohorts 1 and 2 who are now part of the team helping in our development efforts.

I absolutely LOVE what I do! I have held numerous positions in school districts....Teacher, Instructional Coordinator, Test Development Specialist, Assistant Principal, Regional Instructional Specialist, Principal....and now Leadership Development Coach is by far THE BEST!

It's the season of THANKS (although everyday is)....I am grateful...

PGCPS APIP Spotlight 2017-2018 | Dr. Eunice Perez-Humphrey

Dr. Eunice Perez-Humphrey is on a mission to inspire, educate, and lead people to grow personally and professionally. Trained in counseling and educational leadership, she has a unique 15-year background working in non-profit, education, counseling, and leadership. As an immigrant student, she was determined to break all limitations placed upon her.

Dr. Perez-Humphrey is the first person in her family to earn a doctorate and is determined to help others also reach their goals and dreams. She has a background in working and understanding marginalized youth. As a product of Prince George's County, she is excited to give back to a community that supported her as she has been appointed Assistant Principal at High Point High School.

PGCPS APIP is a required two-year program for first and second-year assistant principals within Prince George's Count Public Schools (PGCPS)

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PGCPS APIP Spotlight 2017-2018 | Demure Gavin

Demure Gavin is excited to celebrate her 21st year in Prince George’s County Public Schools and her first year as Assistant Principal at James McHenry Elementary School!

She predominately taught Reading/Language Arts for most of her career and held several leadership positions to include: Grade Level Chair, Professional Development Lead Teacher, Testing Coordinator, and Instructional Lead Teacher-all in the elementary setting.

Mrs. Gavin is a product of Prince George’s County Public Schools attending Lewisdale Elementary, Nicholas Orem Middle, and Northwestern High School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a Minor in Spanish from Towson University and a Master of Science in School Administration and Supervision from Bowie State University.

Mrs. Gavin enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and reading.

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PGCPS APIP Spotlight 2017-2018 | Bobby Coates

Born, raised and educated (K-12) in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Bobby Joe Coates, Jr. matriculated to Washington, DC and attended the University of the District of Columbia and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Health Education in 1995.  Upon graduation, he started his career in education at Prince George's County Public Schools as a teacher at Green Valley Elementary School.

In 2000, he had an opportunity to teach and coach in Arlington Public Schools.  He taught Physical Education and Health and was a head tennis and track coach at APS for four years.  In 2004, he got an opportunity to teach and coach (basketball and golf) in the Atlanta, GA area for five years.  While working in Georgia, he participated in an off-campus Master's program and received a Masters in Administration (MSA) from Central Michigan University.

In 2009, Bobby relocated back to Maryland and PGCPS.  He began training as an administrator at Oxon Hill ES and became a part of the Admin team as well as a teacher.  While at Oxon Hill he was a member of the Leadership Team, Emergency Team,  Creative Arts Chair, PBIS Chair, and Teacher-In-Charge.  In 2010, he received his Principal Certification from California (PA) University.  Currently, he serves as an Assistant Principal at Oxon Hill ES.

Bobby is married with four children (three enrolled in PGCPS). He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Inc. Washington (DC) Alumni, and is a member of the Metropolitan Kappa (DC) Golf League.  Bobby is a member of Ebenezer A.M.E. and Jordan River Ministries.  

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What has being an Assistant Principal taught you?

http://educationpost.org/being-an-assistant-principal-has-taught-me-a-lot-of-lessons-about-leadership/

What has being an Assistant Principal taught YOU about leadership?

PGCPS APIP Spotlight 2017-2018 | Ashley Conwell

The PGCPS Assistant Principal Induction Program is proud to once again give our first-year assistant principals a warm welcome to administration within Prince George's County Public Schools( PGCPS)!

Our first OFFICIAL 2017-2018 Social Media Shout-out is Ashely Conwell!

Ashley Conwell is a graduate of University of Maryland, College Park. It is there where she received a Bachelors of Art in Communication and a Masters degree in Business and Administration. In addition, she earned her Administration I certification through a partnership with Prince George's County Public Schools and the University of Maryland.

In her twelve years in Prince George’s County she worked at William Beanes Elementary School, teaching grade levels second through fifth; while at William Beanes ES, she served as the Grade Level Chair, Math ILT, and Data Coach. She then transitioned to Melwood Elementary School as the International Baccalaureate Coordinator. As the IB Coordinator, she led Melwood ES to become the first IB PYP school in the county.

Currently, she serves as the Assistant Principal of Francis T. Evans Elementary School.

“Intelligence plus character… that is the goal of true education” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King

School Leadership Programs End of Year Celebration!

As my school district comes to a close of another school year, The Office of Talent Development, School Leadership Programs (SLP) recognizes participants of its program. SLP has the distinct honor of working with novice(1st and 2nd year) assistant principals and principals.

I have the pleasure of coordinating the Assistant Principal Induction Program (APIP) for all newly appointed assistant principals. APIP is a required two-year program that assists in the leadership development of the school district's newest leaders. APIP is ending its third year and strategically preparing for year four. Second-year assistant principals participate in monthly school visits, provide reviews and critiques of educational articles, conduct their own Leadership Development Team meeting with district leaders as a guide and support, reflect and provide recommendations for their school's school improvement process, and so much more.

I am exceptionally proud of APIP Cohort 2. They were engaged in their learning and developmental process and took the inquiry process to another level. I look forward to seeing these educational leaders continue to do great things in our school district and in the field of education. I also thank them for their commitment, dedication, and resiliency during the two years spent in APIP. I was charged with helping them develop as a leader, but they in turn have helped me become a more effective and intentional leader.

Thank you APIP Cohort 2! Best wishes on your future endeavors.

The Rationale for Coaching Principals | The Wallace Foundation

Five Reasons Principals Need Coaching ( DeWitt 2016)

1. Everyone needs feedback - Feedback improves practice

2. Learning- When principals engage in learning and model that need to learn to their staff, it can have powerful results.

3. Time- Coaches can help principals utilize their time better ( i.e. staff meetings, walkthroughs, PLC's, teacher observations)

4. Growth- Coaches must have leadership experience and understand research as well as high impact strategies

5. Connecting the Dots -Coaches can help principals see how it all fits together



http://eddirection.com/articles/rationale-coaching-principals/