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Philosophy of Leadership

Tiffany Klier

University of St. Thomas

Dr. Theresa M. Campos

EDUC 6331 - Administrative Internship II

Spring 2018
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Philosophy of Leadership

As an educational leader, it is my responsibility to ensure that all students are receiving

the highest quality education. I believe in creating a student-centered environment with a focus

on the whole child, including their academic, physical, social, and emotional needs. In order for

a student to receive a quality education there must be a positive school culture. This begins with

collaboratively identifying and creating a school vision that everyone in the community can

stand behind and work towards.

I believe that collaboration is key in creating a positive school culture. Staff members

should feel that they are part of the decision making process as often as possible. They carry

many years of experience and knowledge and deserve a high level of respect. I will work to

form teacher committees and leadership opportunities. I believe this will create a level of trust

and ownership that will ultimately lead to creative thinking, risk-taking, and innovation.

Collaboration should also occur with parents and the community. I believe valuable

partnerships can be formed within the community and should be actively sought out. I will

promote active involvement from parents and the community alike. Parents should feel welcome

in the school and opportunities should be provided for them to be a part of their child’s

educational experience.

Lastly, I believe schools should promote life-long learning for both students and adults.

As the school leader it is my responsibility to set this example by staying current on educational

strategies and technologies. I will also visit my teacher’s classrooms frequently to learn about

their best practices, needs, and wants. I feel very strongly that in order to learn you must be a
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good listener. To that end I will listen to and respect my students, staff, parents, and community

members. I know that I can learn a great deal from them all.