Dothan City Schools has recognized the teachers and staff members who took part in the inaugural aspiring leaders program.
The program, which is the first of its kind in southeast Alabama, focuses on a multi-facet learning and understanding of self as it pertains to leadership and developing their pedagogy. Throughout the school year, 16 people who work in a variety of different positions within the school system participated in the program and nearly half of the participants are presently working in a leadership capacity.
"This initiative has grown to also include support leaders and aspiring leaders. Our aspiring leaders are our next generation of principals, assistant principals, directors, supervisors, and hopefully superintendents! We are excited for the future opportunities of all of our aspiring leaders and have the utmost confidence that their sharpened skills will result in continued improvement for our schools.
“Although the initial training is complete, the aspiring leaders cohort will continue to grow in their leadership development as they attend upcoming professional development sessions alongside district administrators," Maria Johnson, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, said."I feel that we are creating a strong pathway toward leadership for our employees who are seeking administrative positions.
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