As educators, we have the opportunity and responsibility to create our own path and advocate for our growth in leadership. Leadership is not a fixed position or a title, but a mindset and a skill that can be developed and practiced in various settings and contexts. By creating our own path, we can pursue our passions, interests, and goals, while also contributing to the improvement of our profession and the learning outcomes of our students. By advocating for our growth, we can seek feedback, mentorship, and collaboration from others, as well as share our expertise and insights with the wider educational community.

Seek Opportunities & Resources for Leadership

Creating our own path and advocating for our growth in leadership requires courage, creativity, and commitment. We need to be willing to take risks, try new things, and challenge ourselves. We need to be open to learning from our successes and failures, and to adapt to changing circumstances and needs. We need to be proactive in seeking opportunities and resources that can support our development and impact. We also need to be mindful of our values, strengths, and areas of improvement, and to align our actions with our vision and purpose.

Ways to advocate our wishes to grow in leadership as an educator:

Set clear and realistic goals for professional development
Seek feedback and mentorship from experienced leaders
Demonstrate initiative and innovation in teaching and learning
Participate in collaborative networks and communities of practice
Communicate your vision and values to stakeholders

Ways to create personalized leadership as an educator:

Reflect on your own strengths and areas of improvement as a leader
Seek feedback from your students, colleagues and supervisors on your leadership style and impact
Set specific and measurable goals for your professional development as a leader
Engage in continuous learning and networking opportunities to expand your leadership skills and knowledge
Adapt your leadership approach to the needs, preferences and diversity of your students and staff

As educators, we have the potential and the power to create positive change in ourselves, our students, and our society. By creating our own path and advocating for our growth in leadership, we can unleash that potential and power, and make a difference in the world.

See You Real Soon,

Erin