Reflect

Reflections on TLI

At which level (emerging, developing, performing, or transforming) do you NOW place yourself for each of your four chosen competencies? Name each competency and the level at which you started and now place yourself.

• Overarching Competency # 1 (Personal Effectiveness) pre-emerging/emerging I have a better understanding of how I can use my teacher leadership role to develop trust and share my personal story with colleagues.

• Overarching Competency # 2 (Communication) pre-emerging/emerging I am learning on sharing my message to inspire colleagues in my building to build their knowledge base.

• Foundational Competency (Explore and Challenge Diversity) emerging/developing I am realizing the forms that oppression that exist here in the classrooms of Montana. I want to encourage my colleagues to continue to educate and reflect their own practices.

• Leadership Pathway Competency (Coaching and Mentoring) pre-emerging/emerging I am continuing to engage other educators to observe my teaching practices and ask others for peer review so that I can continue reflecting on my own teaching practices.

How did the TLI experience impact your growth as a teacher leader in each of your four chosen competencies?

My TLI experience impacted my growth as a teacher leader by giving me a better understanding of the competencies and how I can better serve my school, my community and my union. I am getting a better idea of what my strengths and weaknesses are as a teacher leader.

What was the most valuable part of the TLI process for you?

The most valuable part of the the TLI process for me was to see a problem during my school year and find a solution to it. The solution was not a perfect solution but I am thinking about ways to find different answers to problems that I may encounter while in the education profession. I will continue to look for opportunities to develop my teacher leader skills.

What are your next steps to continue to grow as a teacher leader?

My next steps to continue to grow as a teacher leader are to continue to build relationships with individuals at the new building that I will be working in this school year. I am going to continue to used structured recess and ask support staff to join. I am going to continue to reflect on the competencies and utilize them through the next school year.