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5.1 Interview five people in leadership positions whom you admire. Select two who are in education and three who are in other fields. Of the two who are in education, one can be your superintendent/chief administrator. The other should be a school leader or leaders you admire from outside your district/agency. For the others, select three who are business leaders, community leaders, religious leaders, etc. Ask them what books they read, how they stay current in their field, how they renew themselves both professionally and personally. Documentation/artifacts: a. Submit a copy of the interview questions and a summary of the responses for each person interviewed. Include names and position of people interviewed. b. Submit your reflection.

5.2 Facilitate conversations with elementary, middle school and high school students about their school culture. Each group should be 6-8 students and should be from the same district. Inquire about respect for diversity, bullying, and their sense of safety. Documentation/artifacts: a. Submit a description of each group and a summary of the conversation for each group. b. Write a reflection on school culture that these conversations confirmed in your thinking or on new thinking that was sparked.



5.3 Interview both mentor principals. Discuss with them how they use conflict constructively. Ask how they maintain respect for each person and each person’s opinion Documentation/artifacts a. Submit a copy of the interview questions and a summary of the responses for each person interviewed. Include names and position of people interviewed.