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Recruiting and Training School Principals in Indiana - iLEAD participates in WFYI panel

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Dr. John Somers, University of Indianapolis Graduate Programs Director, and Shane Hacker, Brownsburg High School Assistant Principal, participated in a panel discussion on WFYI 90.1 FM's radio program, No Limits, on January 19, 2012.  The topic was "Recruiting and Training School Principals in Indiana."  Other panel members included Pat O'Donnell, Indiana Teach for America Executive Director, and Emily Massengale, Director, Dropout Recovery School at Cristel House Academy.  Moderating the discussion was John Krull, Director, Pulliam School of Journalism, Franklin College.  No Limits is a weekly news and public affairs radio program which focuses on current topics of interest to central Indiana listeners.  Listeners called in comments and also participated using Facebook or Twitter.   To access a podcast of the panel, click on his link: 

http://www.wfyi.org/podcast/NOLI/NOLI_12-01-19.mp3      

Dr. Somers spoke about the need for school leaders to be great
teachers first in order to develop the skills necessary to take a school
where it needs to be.  He described what effective leaders do to establish
a culture of results with all students learning at high levels.  Shane Hacker, a former University of Indianapolis undergraduate and iLEAD (University of Indianapolis educational leadership program) graduate reviewed his efforts to "grow leadership" within his building and cultivate relationships with all students to help them succeed.

The 13th University of Indianapolis iLEAD educational leadeership cohort will begin their program of study on May 12, 2012.  Potential candidates can learn about our program by accessing our website: http://education.uindy.edu/ilead/           

The website includes information about curriculum, the application process, calendars, faculty, scholarships, and many other “needs-to-know.”  Applications are due April 20, 2012.   iLEAD faculty and staff are also available to meet with you.  Please contact Krystel Stewart, stewartkm@uindy.edu or 317-788-6098, with questions or to arrange appointments.

 

 

 

 


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