1. Math Leadership Support Network ’08-’09 MATH LEADERSHIP

2. Math Leadership Support Network ’08-’09 How To Thrive As A Teacher Leader John G. Gabriel

3. Math Leadership Support Network ’08-’09 Chapter 1: ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP Nurturing Leadership in Your School

4. Math Leadership Support Network ’08-’09 Roles: Grade Level/Dept Leader Vertical Leader Backup Leader Mentor Peer Coach Note-Taker/Recorder Community Leader Student Activities Coordinator Technology Leader Parliamentarian/Timekeeper Presenter Speaker/Writer School Plan Chair Faculty Representative Host Teacher Instructional Audit Leader Search Committee Panelist Web Page Curator Supplies Coordinator

5. Math Leadership Support Network ’08-’09 Leadership Qualities Consider the traits of a strong leader as described in How To Thrive… 1.Write a personal definition of each quality. quality. 2.Rank the importance of each quality from 1-4 4 – Extremely Important 3 – Important 2 - Somewhat Important 1 – Not Important

6. Math Leadership Support Network ’08-’09 Reading Assignment for December: *Optional – Read Chpt 2 Strategic Leadership Strategic Leadership Hiring and Assembling Your Team Read Chpt 3 – Interpersonal Leadership