The opportunity to seek higher education in the educational leadership and supervision program allowed me to get back why. The program at Mississippi College has boosted my credentials in the job market and made my career journey easier. I also have gained an interest in leadership aspects across all entities of life. I love being a leader who seeks progress in both human resources and organizations. I loved the opportunity to grow and learn in the master's program since it harnesses the skills I have acquired in my previous studies and practices. I have adjusted to the new standards created by the pandemic through ensuring I have the time table before hand and having class materials before the lectures are taken. I have also strategized to meet with stakeholders and community leaders. The master's program was great since I also had the opportunity to grow in my career while still attending school. It would be an honor to be part of the Educational Leadership journey since it would benefit not only me but also the community.

Work With Stakeholders

• Throughout the course of the program, I have diligently worked administrators to better understand student growth. One experience that was very eye-opening was Data Driven Decision Making. This experience involved me spear-headed our weekly PLC meetings with an administrator. The experience involved close work with teachers in the ELA department, targeted students, and parent contacting.
  

Solve Issues

• One major issue we all face is cheating, Since the COVID, students have been able to easily cheat on tests, baseline, homework, and interventions. After analyzing data. I was able to produce a system were students used less time on their Chromebook and using hands on strategies during direct instruction days. As a result, we have a better lockdown browser, only use computers on grouping days, and take tests in a paper format.
  

Mobilize Resources

• During the experience, I was able to contact Marshall County’s former TST Coordinator (Wyhem Patterson) for advice on how to increase student achievement. Patterson shared that PLC meetings and effective data analysis has helped his district to achieve accountability points. After speaking with Patterson, I was able to convince our administrators to push more reading during interventions and to purchase resources such as Progress Learning to increase data.
  

Respond to Community

• As a student, I have learned that our community put more emphasis on sports instead of academics. I was able to have a positive relationship with Rust College this past academic school year to ensure that our students take advantage of their dual enrollment opportunities. Dual Enrollment numbers have grown tremendously and have helped our students to better understand Holly Springs School District’s mission and vision.