Educational Leadership Network Happenings
By Dr. Kathy Rockwood
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Ed David (alum) and Ron Valenti, Superintendent-Blind Brook |
This year there were two Educational Leadership (EDLEAD) Network forums: one on October 22, 2007 and April 28, 2008. At the October 22 forum Dr. Jerry Willis provided an update on the Educational Leadership doctoral program which precipitated a lot of questions and interest. Dr. Virginia Hurley made a presentation and proposal that targeted alumni to participate in a Virtual Coaching pilot. Three brave souls participated in some of the monthly virtual coaching sessions and Wilma Reid continued to be involved all year. With some refinements, we plan on offering this opportunity to graduates again next year, with the option of accruing professional development credit. Please consider taking advantage of this support, especially if you are in a leadership position.
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Jory Lockwood (left) and Zachary Simms |
The April 28 forum featured Zachery Sims, a senior from Greenwich High School, who has his own internet consulting business. Jory Lockwood, a Greenwich High Technology Coach and Mville adjunct, helped organize the presentation with Zachery. From the moment that Zachery started his presentation, he had everyone’s attention. He showed the group examples of the various interactive web-based tools that students are using. Everyone was inspired and challenged as we discussed the implications for classroom instruction and for leaders supporting teachers’ professional development in the use of instructional technology.
As we plan for next year, the EDLEAD Network now has new leadership, with three officers. Jeannie Hurley (August ’08) will serve as president and Wilma Reid (May ’07) will serve as vice-president. Kathy Rosoff (May ’06) will continue to lead the Leadership Book Group. We look forward to excellent programs next year and collegial exchange. The Network offers an important source of support for alumni and has been well attended. We look forward to sustaining our friendships during 2008-’09!