Strong leadership skills take time to develop and can always be improved upon. I am more aware of my own strengths as a leader and areas I need to improve upon based on Goleman’s (2015) leadership quiz, my advocacy experience on Capital Hill, and mentorship. I have improved my communication skills within groups by speaking out more with concise thoughts and evidence to back them up. I have been challenging processes by appealing to different means to accomplish a task, such as working within a group rather than individually to finish a project. Additionally, my confidence has grown regarding addressing myself as a leader. I have always viewed leadership as a privilege and role I hesitated to accept. Now I am looking forward to being a leader and am taking advantage of opportunities I find …show more content…
In this role, I will act as a strong advocate for children with disabilities and their families in addressing their needs in a school setting. I am familiar with the school environment and families concerns for their children. As I hear stories of misunderstandings, communication break-downs, and frustration with the system, I become more passionate about this misuse of inclusion. Education seems to be the common problem and as a leader I want to create a change. My long term goal is to act as a role model for the community in the treatment of children with disabilities by educating people about the proper use of inclusion in schools and supporting