Reflect

How did the TLI experience impact your growth as a teacher leader in each of your four chosen competencies?  Include in your TLI assessment the module curriculum portfolio assignments, and the Capstone Project. Cite evidence to support each of your assessments. 

Throughout my TLI journey, I've made significant progress across various leadership competencies, recognizing that growth is an ongoing process that varies with each situation and group interaction.

Group Processes:

My performance in this area fluctuates between the performing and transformational levels, depending on the group dynamics:

• With the KEA negotiations team, I've fostered dynamic debates and consensus-building.

• In negotiations between KEA and the district, I effectively manage group dynamics and mediate conflicts, though shared problem-solving remains a work in progress.

Communication:

Starting at the performing level, I've expanded to the transforming level:

• Served as a panelist at the Doris Mountain Summit for Personalized Competency Based Learning

• Hosted educators for classroom visits to explore the Individualized Learning Pathways pilot program

• Co-presented workshops on the ILP classroom to district staff

• Shared our pilot program during staff professional inservice

• These efforts have inspired other staff to advocate for new opportunities. (See Evidence Below: Doris Mountain, Staff Development, Class Visit)

Diversity, Equity, and Cultural Competence:

While these foundational competencies remain growth areas, I've made progress:

• As National Honor Society advisor, facilitated international student travel to foster cultural appreciation

• In contract negotiations, expanded representation and proposed initiatives for underserved union members (See Evidence "DO": Self Contained Proposal)

• Continually striving to model the importance of diversity and equity in guiding work and achieving goals

Building Capacity of Others:

Focusing on improving member involvement, I've:

• Addressed the challenge of members feeling overcommitted

• Helped members align their passions with union work and advocacy

• Emphasized that engaging in union activities can support personal interests and growth (Evidence DO: TLI Invitation)

Moving forward, I aim to continue developing these competencies, particularly in areas where diversity is less visible, and to further integrate equity considerations into all aspects of my leadership.