Name

EPPSP Group 39
Butler University

The Experiential Program for Preparing School Principals

Phase _I_:
Internship Reflection (one reflection per phase)

Summary:
Looking back over the past semester, it is safe to say that throughout this phase, I have truly
begun to develop my skills for becoming a well-rounded leader. Many of the internship
opportunities I was able to experience happened through work at the elementary level through
teaching opportunities, at the high school level through coaching opportunities, and at the
district level through collaborative opportunities. When put together, these various experiences
have helped me see my potential as a leader and have shaped a strong foundation for growing
necessary leadership skills.

While the semester started off very traditionally, it quickly shifted due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
While this was an uncertain and tumultuous time, it also provided me many chances to again
hone my leadership craft. I serve as an eCoach, a technology coach, for my building, so this
was a chance for me to collaborate with teachers and help them develop their skills in
technology-based educational resources.

Reflection:

As mentioned in my summary, there were four areas in which I was able to really develop my
leadership skills—the elementary level, the secondary level, the district level, and digitally during
remote learning.

At the elementary level, I collaborated with my principal to start various initiatives in our school
centered around student and staff morale. I also took the reins and started a Spanish club for
upper-elementary students. Through both of these experiences I was able to help shape the
culture and climate of our school. One thing that I feel strongly about in leadership is creating a
strong community. And while this takes time to develop, I am excited about the direction in
which our school is headed, and I am eager to continue this growth within our building.

At the secondary level, I spent a lot of time working with various athletic personnel. I honed my
skills as a coach by not only coaching my JV team, but also taking on the role of varsity coach in
certain instances when that coach could not be present. This helped me practice leading a
different level of athlete and made me adapt accordingly. Through coaching, I was also able to
understand more of the behind-the-scenes aspects that go into running an athletic department,
as I collaborated with athletic directors in contacting families and sat in on various meetings
regarding coaching as a whole.

At the district level I spent time collaborating with Dual Language educators from various
schools to develop and restructure curriculum. While this is still an ongoing process, it has
helped me better understand the ins and outs of the state standards and become more
knowledgeable and well-versed in what is most necessary for all children to achieve success.

Finally in working as an eCoach in my school, I was able to assist colleagues in understanding

and using new or unfamiliar tech-based resources. This role kept me very busy throughout
remote learning, but because of it I have practiced crucial leadership skills such as clarity and
conciseness, explanations through multiple modalities, and professional availability. In working
on these skills, I was better able to serve the staff at my school, and the Skiles Test community
as a whole.