As I reflect on my journey in pursuit of my M.Ed. in Educational Technology Leadership, I can see how it has changed my ideas of Leadership. I naively thought all Principals and Assistant Principals were Leaders. After all they too received their M.Ed. in Educational Administration, “a program designed to develop leaders.” My first Principal was a great Leader; unfortunately the three Principals that followed her did not share in her Leadership skills. I now realize that Administration does not equate Leadership. Yes, they are a leader in the role of Administration but not Leadership. A true Leader motivates, leads by example, inspire their people. I have also learned we are all potential leaders who can be groomed to lead; but few lead with passion. But the “Aha” moment was realizing that Leaders are at all levels, in any level and that my boss was correct. I do have the potential to be a leader. In developing my Action Research Project I felt empowered by initiating the inquiry research on an issue our campus has had for four years. By taking the Leadership role, I feel I am making a difference in our campus.
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