Boston Public School Analysis

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I was very fortunate to attended Boston Public School as a student, and I am just as fortunate to have the honor of serving the kids of Boston as the proud principal of the John W. McCormack Middle School.

I have many learning opportunities every day. However, I realize there is a lot more I need to learn to be a better leader and to continue to support teachers to improve and provide the best education possible for all students.

The district provides many professional development opportunities for school employees. However, I believe that I needed to reach outside the district to gain some of the knowledge and skills that I need to continue to move the work forward and to continue to develop as a transformational leader. Therefore, I have been engaged in the process of finding an institution that will provide a great opportunity to for me to continue my development. I have been accepted to a few different programs to begin my Doctor
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As we engage in the process of rethinking our grade configuration in our school and the district, I will use my research opportunities to learn and put into practice the ideas that have worked in other places as well as new findings. I know all of my students, staff and the district as whole will benefit from my growth and my learning.

I hope the district is willing to support my dream to continue to grow and develop as an educator and school leader to provide the best possible education to all students. As a product of the Boston Public Schools and I have personally experienced the awesome opportunities that a great education can provide. Every day I see myself in all the great students that I have the privilege to learn with and work for. I know that my doctoral studies will further my knowledge, skills and abilities to support our school district. I ask that the district supports me in this very import phase of my

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