The Leader in You Andrew P. Muha

Introduction to Andrew P. Muha Andrew P. Muhu a is currently an elementary teacher at the Shade-Central City School District, where he has taught for eight years. He currently serves on the Comprehensive Planning Committee at the district level. He also coaches girls’ high school basketball and high school track. He is currently enrolled in the Administrative Program for Principals at California University of Pennsylvania . His previous education includes a Masters in Education and teaching licensure from Jones International University and bachelors degree in Business Economics. In addition to teaching, Andrew is owner and CEO of Sudz ‘N More. He and his wife, Maxine, have three children.

7 Habits of Highly Effective People Effective Leadership Be Proactive Begin with the End in Mind Put First Things First Think Win Win Seek First to Understand, then be Understood Synergize Sharpen the Saw

Habit 1 You are free to choose and am responsible for your choices Be Proactive Be Proactive Habit 1 You are free to choose and am responsible for your choices You are the product of your choices Pause and respond based on principles

Begin with the End in Mind Begin with the End in Mind Habit 2 Mental creation precedes physical creation Live by design Envision outcomes before you act Based on imagination and vision

Habit 3 Effectiveness requires the integrity to act on our priorities Put First Things First Put First Things First Habit 3 Effectiveness requires the integrity to act on our priorities Put important things first (wants vs. needs) Focus on top priorities eliminate the unimportant plan (weekly, daily) Helps you identify and act on most important role and priorities in life, including relationships, work, and education.

Think Win Win Think Win Win Habit 4 Effective long term relationships require mutual respect and mutual benefit There is plenty out there for everyone and more to spare Balance courage and consideration Seek mutual benefits Create win-win situations, build win-win systems

Seek First to Understand, then be Understood Habit 5 To communicate effectively, we must first understand each other. Listen with the intent to understand Try to recognize the other person’s perspective. Diagnose before you prescribe Listen empathically

Habit 6 The whole is greater than the sum of its parts Synergize Synergize Habit 6 The whole is greater than the sum of its parts Together we can create a better way, a higher way Value and celebrate differences Practice creative cooperation

Sharpen the Saw Sharpen the Saw Habit 7 To maintain and increase effectiveness, we must renew ourselves in body, heart, mind, and spirit. Renew regularly in the four dimensions Nurture the goose that lays the golden eggs. Be strong in hard moments

Leadership & Standards Alignment Your vision should begin with the end in mind.

Standard 1.0 Don’t wait to develop your vision. Be proactive! Candidates who complete the program are educational leaders who have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a school or district vision of learning supported by the school community. 1.1 Develop a Vision 1.2 Articulate a Vision 1.3 Implement a Vision 1.4 Steward a Vision 1.5 Promote community Involvement in the Vision

Standard 2.0 At times we need to sharpen the saw to move forward! THINK WIN WIN! Standard 2.0 Candidates who complete the program are educational leaders who have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by promoting a positive school culture, providing an effective instructional program, applying best practice to student learning, and designing comprehensive professional growth plans for staff. 2.1 Promote Positive School Culture 2.2 Provide Effective Instructional Program 2.3 Apply Best Practice to Student Learning 2.4 Design Comprehensive Professional Growth Plans

Standard 3.0 Prioritize! Put first things first. Candidates who complete the program are educational leaders who have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by managing the organization, operations, and resources in a way that promotes a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment. 3.1 Manage the Organization 3.2 Manage Operations 3.3 Manage Resources

Listen empathetically. Understand others for better collaboration. Think Win Win! Standard 4.0 Candidates who complete the program are educational leaders who have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by collaborating with families and other community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources. 4.1 Collaborate with Families and Other Community Members 4.2 Respond to Community Interests and Needs 4.3 Mobilize Community Resources

Standard 5.0 Think ahead! Listen to be respectful. Begin with the end in mind. Candidates who complete the program are educational leaders who have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by acting with integrity, fairly, and in an ethical manner. 5.1 Acts with Integrity 5.2 Acts Fairly 5.3 Acts Ethically

Standard 6.0 Synergize! Candidates who complete the program are educational leaders who have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context. 6.1 Understand the Larger Content 6.2 Respond to the Larger Context 6.3 Influence the Larger Context

Leadership Reflection While education and learning have a deep-rooted history, theory, and evidence-based practice, today's leaders are not engaged in education solely for the sake of knowledge. Leadership seems to be an accomplished attribute that continues to evolve. I have strong convictions that leadership is obtained through patience and persistence. The merit of this science is always transforming itself, especially to our youth. If we fail as leaders to withhold its value in any regards, and present it as such to all stakeholders, they will succumb to learning material rather than learning to achieve.

Future Goals and Directions Continue the journey as a life-long learner. Keep a clear cut vision. Align myself with people who want to make a difference.

I leave you with this….. Leaders empower and lead by example, not by direction.