Leadership

Even though educational technology comes with its own area of study, what one does with the knowledge that has been explored can make all of the difference within a classroom or business setting. I have loved growing in my own leadership abilities not only in the classroom, but in other opportunities, domestic and internationally. I have also continued to explore throughout my graduate studies the importance of leading by example with educational technology within my own classroom and campus, and with using evidence and theory as a road map to reach my goals. The artifacts I've selected below I feel show my thinking as I explore feasible ways for me to lead my colleagues and future peers through the stress that is technology and education.

Administrative Impact on First-Year Teacher Burnout

In one of my first graduate courses, I had the opportunity to grow in my research skills and investigate a topic in the educational field. Though I was looking forward to exploring technology and its impact in the classroom and in a business setting, I was currently in my first year of teaching. I was struggling to find the joy that most teachers explain they have when they get to teach students, and I was trying to "fix" my feelings of burnout and stress by figuring out what may be the cause beyond just "first-year teacher" challenges.

By showing my thought-process through the development of my research proposal, I felt like my look at leadership's crucial role in teacher retention is crucial to growing and maintaining effective 21st century teachers. Many of the research papers and case studies I combed through in the class didn't really focus on the early years of teaching, and it caused me to really consider what effective and supportive leadership looks like.

The following artifacts walk through my development towards exploring the impact of leadership on burnout and high stress levels within first year teachers.

Interpretive Biography - Initial Interest Background

Variables, Instruments, and Method Explanation

Methods Justification

Finalized Research Proposal