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Patricia L. Pickles, Ph.D.
My Core Values and Beliefs:1) The ultimate leader gives back to help
the community.2) Smart is not something you are, smart
is something you get.3) A work ethic is valuable.4) My name is worth more than silver and
gold.
Core Values and Beliefs (Cont.)5) A visionary has audacious goals, and
lays out a plan to turn dreams into reality.
6) There is a difference between being educated and being trained.
7) An entrepreneurial spirit will get me through hard times.
Give Back To The Profession
Dimensions in EducationA Science Cognitive
An Art Affective
I Believe Critical Conversations Should Include: Use of data to drive instruction and
professional development. Excellence and equity. The power of language and
communication strategies. A response to cultural competence.
Why Students Fail
Traditional Education Administration Courses
Collaborative Leadership Aristocratic Leadership, and Laissez-faire
My Real-World Experiences Included the:
Secret Agent, Ultra Driver or Top Dog, Accommodating Personality or Saboteur, & Topper or Competitor.
Why Leaders and Teams Fail
Building Family and Community Partnerships
Partnership Levels Networking Coordinating Cooperating Collaborating Integrating
(Chrislip 2002)
Specific Strategies & Examples Provided Include: Transition Model Community Empowerment Giving Back To Partners MEN Partnership Program Evaluation
Prevalent Unresolved Issues In Education Include:
1) Over-testing2) Underfunded Mandates3) Issues of Equity in the Profession4) Teacher and Administrator Preparation5) Services for Special Need Populations6) Lack of Research on Modern Families
Important Facts 1) More students are qualifying for subsidized meals.2) 1 out of 4 children go hungry.3) 46.2 million people are classified as poor.4) 1 out of every 50 children is considered homeless.
Foundation for Child DevelopmentNational Center on Family HomelessnessStudy on Household Food Security in the US
Important Facts (Cont.) The graduation rate is 70%. 40% of students entering college must
take remedial or developmental classes. The US ranks tenth in industrialized
nations (college completion).
(Tony Wagner, 2008)
Important Facts (Cont.)
5) Students graduating from high school and college are often unprepared for real-work experiences.
6) Only 47% of 18-24 year olds voted in the last election.
7) Budget cuts, lack of resources, politics…
Contact Information
P.O. Box 3155Pflugerville, TX 78691
512.989.2556
drpatriciapickles@ymail.com
www.drpatriciapicklesbooks.com
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