Navigating Leadership Through Equity and Strengths

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Key Topics Discussed

1. Critical Humility in Leadership

Naomi highlights the importance of embracing vulnerability and being open to feedback as a leader.

2. Grow Your Own Programs

Naomi discusses the Grow Your Own teacher recruitment initiative, a statewide effort to address teacher shortages by supporting paraprofessionals in becoming certified educators. Explore Michigan’s Talent Together initiative.

3. Equity in Education

A key focus of the episode is addressing inequities in career and technical education (CTE) and fostering inclusive environments. 

4. Reading Apprenticeship Model

Naomi introduces the Reading Apprenticeship approach to adolescent literacy, emphasizing metacognition and student agency. Discover the Reading Apprenticeship program.

5. Creating a Leadership Pipeline

Mentorship plays a significant role in fostering leaders. Naomi shares insights on inviting more women and people of color into leadership roles.