1. The Leader in Me….. our journey begins….

2. What is a leader? It is easier to shape a child than to rebuild an adult. ---Dr. James Dobson ….a person or thing that leads. …..a person who rules, guides, or inspires others

3. Josiah, the King Young Leaders…. Joan of Arc John Wesley Mozart Louis Braille Albert Einstein Bill Gates

4. Introduction to book, Leader in Me Steps we have taken….. School Vote - 03/12/14 - 93% yes! Presentation to MES staff - 03/10/14 Leadership Symposium - February, 2014 Leader in Me Overview - 11/06/2013 Book Study

5. Visit to Dana Elementary - 04/10/14 Steps we have taken….. Seven Habits Training - 8/11-8/13 Vision Day - August 8, 2014 Visit to Hazelwood Elementary - 04/14/14 Exploration of Seven Habits - ongoing

6. 1. Be Proactive. Seven Habits of Highly Effective People 2. Begin with the end in mind. 3. Put first things first. 4. Think win-win. 5. Seek first to understand, then to be understood. 6. Synergize. 7. Sharpen the saw.

7. Meet your Teacher Night Back to School Events “As I walked into MES…...I felt a renewed sense of energy, excitement, and passion that I had not seen in the school in quite a while. I saw teachers who were excited about their new room designs and fresh paint schemes and……. felt this year was going to be something particularly special…...….I believe this (change) came primarily as a result of the new leadership initiative.”............................................Eric Brinke

8. Back to School Events 1st Day of School

9. Back to School Events BOY Celebration

10. Implementation Day - 10/29/14 Where do we go from here….