Topic 5 Internship Reflection 1

Topic 5 Internship Reflection

Autumn Dickerson

Grand Canyon University: EAD529

June 9, 2021
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Principal Mentor Relationship

During the session with my Faculty Advisor, we mentioned that I do not have any

artifacts on my E-Portfolio under the Community tab. Dr. Holloway and I sat down and

discussed several instances to where I was a part of a community function, but was not aware of

the significance of my role. This was a great opportunity for me to realize how important it is to

sit down and reflect over the things I participate in on a daily basis. Before beginning my

internship, I would be present at many events because students would ask me to do so. Because

Dr. Holloway and I have been spending so much time together, I attended the events with him as

an administrator, but did not think to include the event for credit towards the standards I had to

meet.

Significant Leadership Moment

It is graduation week! I have been relieved of my teacher duties for graduation due to

being needed in a supervisory role. I attended graduation practice that morning to explain to the

teachers their role in the ceremony. I also let those teachers know where I could be found should

they have any questions. While explaining duties, I noticed that there was no one at the handicap

gate to assist and collect tickets. We were spread thin, so I stood in at that gate. This was one of

the most rewarding experiences. I was able to greet and meet so many parents and grandparents

that I would normally not have a chance to meet. I am new to the community; however, this

opportunity has me eager to be able to be a part of events outside of school. The ELCC

Standards that are most significant this week is Standards 8 and 9.

Focus and Application

Graduation is always a joyful, yet stressful event. Being able to be hands on outside of

my normal role as a teacher was an experience that I will carry with me being that my heart is at
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the secondary levels. I was able to see the complicated things such as turning a student around

because they had not met the graduation requirements. I also got to see the joyful things such as

a student being the first in their family to graduate high school. My principal mentor is over the

guidance counselors, so I was able to be a part of the grind of posting grades, transcript audits,

and learning to make the right decision on the fly.