Leadership Interview Essay
Interviewee: Ms.
Interviewer: Ms.
Date/ Time: September 22, 2014 2:00pm
Place:
I had the pleasure of interviewing Ms. owner, founder, and head of schools for owns four five star Montessori Schools in Durham County. She is a pioneer in the early childhood arena and has been in this field for thirty years. Because has been able to manage four five star facilities, I wanted to hear in her own words what she felt her leadership contributed to the program’s success.
facility spreads across acres of prime real estate in the Durham County. Three buildings are located on one campus and an additional building in another prime Durham County location. The curb appeal of the buildings is very aesthetically pleasing. Trees greenery and …show more content…
defines leadership as a person or persons being able to effectively lead a group of people in an organization. She feels that a true leader must have a passion and drive for the job in which they are leading. Leaders must be strong advocates for the success of the programs in which they lead. She also feels that someone must learn to follow before they can become a good leader.
Has your definition of leadership changed as you progressed in your career? If so, how?
“My definition of leadership has changed as I progressed in my career.” I now understand the advantages and the positive impact that high quality childcare has as it relates to the growth and development of a child. This knowledge has propelled me to advocate and lobby for the most vulnerable in our community that do not have a voice.
What would you say to an audience of aspiring early childhood education professionals? Any advice on how to best prepare for a role such as …show more content…
Ms conveyed to me that leadership was instilled in her as a child. Her mother was very politically active in the 60’s and 70’s years of segregation in Greensboro, NC. Being a civil rights leader during this era in the south was a daunting experience. Ms. learned at an early age how to be a leader and stand up for your beliefs. However, she did convey that at times she questioned her leadership capabilities. She also questioned if she could be an effective leader based on the leadership status of her mother (which was a single widowed mother of nine
Interviewer: Ms.
Date/ Time: September 22, 2014 2:00pm
Place:
I had the pleasure of interviewing Ms. owner, founder, and head of schools for owns four five star Montessori Schools in Durham County. She is a pioneer in the early childhood arena and has been in this field for thirty years. Because has been able to manage four five star facilities, I wanted to hear in her own words what she felt her leadership contributed to the program’s success.
facility spreads across acres of prime real estate in the Durham County. Three buildings are located on one campus and an additional building in another prime Durham County location. The curb appeal of the buildings is very aesthetically pleasing. Trees greenery and …show more content…
defines leadership as a person or persons being able to effectively lead a group of people in an organization. She feels that a true leader must have a passion and drive for the job in which they are leading. Leaders must be strong advocates for the success of the programs in which they lead. She also feels that someone must learn to follow before they can become a good leader.
Has your definition of leadership changed as you progressed in your career? If so, how?
“My definition of leadership has changed as I progressed in my career.” I now understand the advantages and the positive impact that high quality childcare has as it relates to the growth and development of a child. This knowledge has propelled me to advocate and lobby for the most vulnerable in our community that do not have a voice.
What would you say to an audience of aspiring early childhood education professionals? Any advice on how to best prepare for a role such as …show more content…
Ms conveyed to me that leadership was instilled in her as a child. Her mother was very politically active in the 60’s and 70’s years of segregation in Greensboro, NC. Being a civil rights leader during this era in the south was a daunting experience. Ms. learned at an early age how to be a leader and stand up for your beliefs. However, she did convey that at times she questioned her leadership capabilities. She also questioned if she could be an effective leader based on the leadership status of her mother (which was a single widowed mother of nine