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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