This opportunity to attend this prestigious Harvard USL Institute has been packed with an educational experience beyond my imagination. Beginning Sunday through today, the presenters, group leaders, facilitators, and principals have all been focused on the principal/leader and the education of urban school students. It is evident the attendees are passionate on how to become better principal/leaders from elementary, middle school, high school principals who are attending this week.
So far, my favorite presenters and the ones I have learned the most from are Irma Tyler-Woods, "Bridges" the timeline activity she presented I will introduce during my first staff meeting of the new school year. I could have listened to the three keynote speakers, the USL panel, for more than an hour. Bob Peterkin gave sound advice and encouraged principals to have an absolute passion for the job, he encouraged high school urban leaders to get their students onto college campuses, technical schools, or both throughout the school year to give these students exposure to something they have never experienced - Barbara Adams was explicit about knowing who you are and stay excited about learning! Tom Payzant said principals should lead by example and ask questions and never be afraid.
The walk to Longfellow Hall is filled with beautiful historic architecture. The dinner at the Harvard Faculty Club ... enough said!
I can't thank RYHT enough for allowing me the honor to come and attend this week. Tomorrow will be filled with more opportunities to grow and learn - Thank you!
Marsha Burris
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