Leading with Empathy and Purpose: 

Key Lessons from 35 Weeks as a First-Year Assistant Principal

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The Leadership Gap: Women of Color in K-12 Education

Despite making up a significant portion of the teaching workforce, women of color remain underrepresented in K-12 educational leadership roles. Women of color often face additional hurdles, including bias, limited mentorship opportunities, and systemic barriers to advancement.
Educational Leadership: Building Relationships, Educational Leadership: Authentic Leadership Karima Hughes, M.Ed. Educational Leadership: Building Relationships, Educational Leadership: Authentic Leadership Karima Hughes, M.Ed.

Week 2: Radiate Through Your Actions & Reactions!

During Week 1, I received some impactful feedback that truly made me reflect. One of our school’s guidance counselors praised me for remaining calm and composed during a challenging situation. We had planned a town hall event in the library, but when we arrived, the library was occupied. As a result, seventy-five middle schoolers were lined up in the hallway, waiting and creating quite a bit of noise. Despite the chaos, I reassured a staff member that we would find a solution, which helped to swiftly address the situation. The guidance counselor noticed this and appreciated how I handled it, highlighting the importance of maintaining a steady demeanor in the face of adversity.

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