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Pulaski's Professional Growth System
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__'Mel' isms__
It is easier to change behaviors than to change attitudes You promote what you permit Professional growth is predicated on personal growth It takes 3-5 years to make substantial change Every person deserves to work in an organization where they are not worried about being stabbed in the back All of our children are all of our children Parents are their children's first and most important teacher Collaboration is the hallmark of every great organization

Check out the new "Ice Breakers" page for a list of the ice breakers we used in class. Also, there is a "Book List" page so we can add books that have been recommended to us. Please help everyone in class by adding your own ideas to these pages. [|Walk Through Google Doc]






 * Partners || Issue #'s || Presentation Dates ||
 * Jill and Nate || 7 and 8 || April 10 and April 17 ||
 * Steve and Giselle || 5 and 12 || March 27 and April 3 ||
 * Matt and Eric || 4 and 6 || March 27 and April 10 ||
 * Cassie and Amy || 1 and 2 || March 27 and April 10 ||
 * Zach and Jaime || 9 and 3 || April 3 and April 17 ||
 * Laura and Carrie || 15 and 10 || April 3 and April 17 ||
 * Allison and Stacy || 11 and 14 || April 3 and April 17 ||

Self Actualization [[image:theprincipalship/maslowpyramid.jpg align="right"]]
= Characteristics of Self-Actualized People  =

Common Traits of Self-Actualized Individuals
By Kendra Cherry Abraham Maslow proposed a hierarchy of needs that represented various needs that motivate human behavior. The hierarchy is often displayed as a pyramid, with lowest levels representing basic needs and more complex needs located at the top of the pyramid. At the peak of this hierarchy is self-actualization. The hierarchy suggests that when the other needs at the base of the pyramid have been met, the individual can then focus their attention on this pinnacle need. Self-actualization is described as "…the desire for self-fulfillment, namely, to the tendency for him to become actualized in what he is potentially."

Self-Acceptance and Democratic World View
Self-actualized people tend to accept themselves and others as they are. They tend to lack inhibition and are able to enjoy themselves and their lives free of guilt. Other people are treated the same regardless of background, current status or other socio-economic and cultural factors.

Realistic
Another major characteristic of self-actualized people is a sense of realism. Rather than being fearful of things that are different or unknown, the self-actualized individual is able to view things logically and rationally.

Problem-Centered
Self-actualized individuals are often motivated by a strong sense of personal ethics and responsibility. They enjoy solving real-world problems and are often concerned with helping other people improve their own lives.

Peak Experiences
Self-actualization is also characterized by having frequent peak experiences. What exactly is a peak experience? According to Maslow, these "Feelings of limitless horizons opening up to the vision, the feeling of being simultaneously more powerful and also more helpless than one ever was before, the feeling of ecstasy and wonder and awe, the loss of placement in time and space with, finally, the conviction that something extremely important and valuable had happened, so that the subject was to some extent transformed and strengthened even in his daily life by such experiences."

Autonomy
The self-actualized individual does not conform to other people's ideas of happiness or contentment. This original perspective allows the individual to live in the moment and appreciate the beauty of each experience.

Solitude and Privacy
Self-actualized individuals value their privacy and enjoy solitude. While they also love the company of others, taking time to themselves is essential for personal discovery and cultivating individual potential.

Philosophical Sense of Humor
Self-actualized individuals generally have a thoughtful sense of humor. They are able to enjoy the humor in situations and laugh at themselves, but they do not ridicule or make fun at the expense of another person's feelings.

Spontaneity
Another characteristic of self-actualized people is a tendency to be open, unconventional and spontaneous. While these people are able to follow generally accepted social expectations, they do not feel confined by these norms in their thoughts or behaviors.Found on: [] = = [|Self Actualization Assessment]

**Good vs. Bad Principals**
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 * ~ **Good Principals** ||~ **Bad Principals** ||
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Changing Education Paradigms

Sir Ken Robinson is a leader in education reform. He delivers some interesting and thought provoking information in this animation of one of his speeches. Administrators should consider this captivating perspective on what education could be as they work to improve teaching and learning. Let me know what you think. Matt

media type="youtube" key="fW8amMCVAJQ" height="315" width="560" The textbook references leaders and followers describing the interchangeable nature between the two. It reminded me of a video I used during our first staff inservice this past year to get more staff on board with PBIS. Enjoy. Matt CNN Parent solution to failing student I saw this CNN story and thought it was worth posting for discussion. What do you think? Is it the boy or the system that is failing? Matt

In chapter 4 the textbook makes a good point that schools are not businesses. This reminded me of a Vollmer story titled “Blueberries”. Here is a link to this interesting story comparing business management to school leadership. Matt Blueberries

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__Other Administrators to Bring In?__ Claudia Orr? Larry Haase- Menasha High School Principal Matt Mineau Mike Holtz (small school principal) Jason Wesenberg- Menominee Indian Elementary Assistant Principal

__**What Else Do You Want to Know**__

** The Principal Story **

**A compelling PBS documentary, THE PRINCIPAL STORY portrays the challenges principals face in turning around low-performing public schools and raising student achievement. The film shows how these leaders keep their focus on improving teaching and learning amid the competing demands of managing their staffs, as well as the social and emotional issues surrounding their students and communities. The film’s principals motivate teachers and students by using data to make better decisions, by offering professional development and training for struggling teachers, and by allocating resources to build a learning community within and beyond the school. **