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113: Jim Power | Give Yourself Time To Deeply Understand The People And The Process Before Making Any Changes | Keep Your Eyes And Ears Open | Everyth…
113: Jim Power | Give Yourself Time To Deeply Understand The People And The Process Before Making Any Changes | Keep Your Eyes And Ears Open | Everyth…
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40 minutes
Released:
Nov 21, 2016
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Podcast episode
Description
An experienced educator who has led a number of private institutions for nearly 30 years, Jim Power is the 13th Head of Schools of Culver Academies. Culver Academies is a college preparatory boarding high school comprised of Culver Military Academy and Culver Girls Academy. The Academies’ enrollment consists of 800 students from 38 states and 23 countries. A native of Philadelphia, Power previously served as the Principal of Upper Canada College in Toronto, serving in this role since 2004. Before his time at UCC, Power was the Headmaster of Georgetown Preparatory School near Washington, D.C., from 1993 until 2004. Power holds a BA in English from the College of the Holy Cross. He also was awarded a Master of Arts Degree from Boston College in English and a doctorate (Ed.D.) from Boston University in Educational Leadership. About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if you are interested in educational leadership as an assistant principal, principal, superintendent, teacher or someone who hopes to be a school leader one day. Educators Lead offers inspiration and practical advice to help you lead more effectively. Jay Willis interviews school leaders weekly to discuss why and when these educators made the decision to move into school leadership, challenges along the journey, and stories that made it all worthwhile. Educators Lead is a great resource for any educator looking to make a greater impact. Educate. Inspire. Lead. http://www.educatorslead.com
Released:
Nov 21, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
39: Melinda Miller | Get To Know The Needs Of Your Students And Provide Them With As Many Resources As Possible | Know The Specific Needs And Personality Of Each School, Grade Level, Class, And Individual Student: Melinda Miller is a 21 year veteran teacher and administrator for Willard Schools in Willard, Missouri. She is passionate about connecting and sharing with other educators and believes in the power of connections and networks to facilitate personal... by Educators Lead with Jay Willis