1. Patricia Larsen Candidate for Masters Degree in Educational Administration April 15, 2005 Principal as Educational Leader and Change Agent

2. Slide 2 Principal as Educational Leader and Change Agent Medical Background Non-Traditional Undergraduate Degree: BHSU 1992: Elem. Ed./SpEd Teaching Experience: 13 years 11 years Special Education 2 years General Education (3 rd Grade) Plans for the Future: Next Year: Teach in a larger school Pursue Administrative Job Opportunities Begin Work on Doctoral Degree Personal Information

3. Slide 3 Appreciation of a System Visionary Leadership Culture Community Parental Involvement

4. Slide 4 Theories of Psychology Effective Schools Environment Unique Path for Effecting Change High Expectations

5. Slide 5 Theories of Knowledge: Policy and Governance Multicultural Education State Law Federal: NCLB Equity

6. Slide 6 Theories of Knowledge: Policy and Governance School Law Special Education Monumental Court Cases Knowledgeable Staff

7. Slide 7 Theories of Knowledge: Policy and Governance Sound Fiscal Management School Board Prioritize Needs Managing/Monitoring Resources

8. Slide 8 Theories of Knowledge Curriculum Development Processes Strategic Planning Teacher Involvement & Leadership Inspire New Challenges

9. Slide 9 Theories of Variability Individual Learning Differences Multicultural Education Applied Research Learning Theories

10. Slide 10 Theories of Knowledge Learning Theories Multiple Intelligences Application of Scientifically-Based Research Total Quality Management

11. Slide 11 Theories of Knowledge Constructivist Learning Theory Technology Assessment of Student Learning Lifelong Learning

12. Slide 12 Theories of Knowledge Staff Development Meaningful & Sustained Active Involvement of Teachers Proactive Role

13. Slide 13 Theories of Knowledge Staff Performance & Evaluation Supportive Clinical Supervision Regular Purposeful Classroom Visits Self Reflection

14. Slide 14 Theories of Knowledge Motivation Intrinsic Motivation Participatory Management Know Staff

15. Slide 15 Theories of Knowledge Situational Leadership Theory Supportive Learning Community Directing? Coaching? or Supporting? Delegating? Match Style

16. Slide 16 Leadership Qualities Personal Moral & Spiritual Traits Effective Leader Characteristics Value People

17. Slide 17 In Conclusion “I have always said, that when I die, I hope they will put on my headstone, ‘I made a difference…’ ” Dr. Tim Creal Professor SDSU-WRGC Personal Communication Supervision Class November 20, 2004 Principal as Educational Leader and Change Agent