The University of Georgia

Terri Sparks Dudley, M.S. Ed. 

Mrs. Dudley's Resume

Case Studies

Observation Log and Shadowing Log

Teacher Observations

Reflective Essay on Classroom Observations

Shadowing Experiences

Brief Interviews of Those Shadowed

Reflection of the Shadowing Experience

Activity Log

First Semester Coursework

Second Semester Coursework

Third Semester Coursework

Welcome to my professional portfolio. One of the purposes of this portfolio is to fulfill the requirements of the WebCT L-5 add-on program at the University of Georgia. This endorsement program consists of a series of 18 one-hour semester courses and 3 one-hour practicum courses. This coursework, along with meeting the requirements on the Praxis or GACE, leads to the addition of a leadership endorsement to a current T-5 certificate in the state of Georgia.

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

  PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

I believe that leadership involves the empowerment of others. A leader should be an effective communicator, both in

speaking and listening. Effective communication empowers an educational leader with the respect of those around them.

I believe in the rights of all groups being heard. While I might not always agree with others, I should value their viewpoints

and treat them with fairness and respect.  I realize that I will be a catalyst for the equity among  groups and individuals.

I must ensure that all have a voice that is heard. Justice must be valued to ensure order among the school community.

It is imperative that all members of the school community, including parents, students, and teachers, are treated in a respectful way.

I believe that the leadership in the schools of today and the future should use the ISSLC Standards as a basis for their direction.

 I have discovered that much of the knowledge, dispositions, and performances of the standards often overlap in the activities

performed by administrators. Thus, I believe and practice the use of these standards in my own leadership opportunities and

feel they need to be the driving force for the direction of my leadership as I pursue a career in this field.

Furthermore, we are a community of learners and can benefit from listening to others' experiences and views. I believe that

all people can learn and that learning is a lifelong process. I believe that we all learn in different ways and that we must reflect

on what works and what needs to be improved upon. I believe that a safe and clean school environment is necessary for

optimal student learning to take place. As a leader, it will be my charge to ensure that teachers are effectively utilizing best

practices in their classroom and that a professional dialoguetakes place among teachers so that we learn from each other

 and our experiences as educators.

                         Mrs. Dudley is certified by the State of Georgia in the following areas:

                                                                           Early Childhood Education (T-5)

                                                                               Educational Leadership (L-5)

                                                                                Middle Grades Math (T-5)

                                                                              Middle Grades Science (T-5)

                                                                           Middle Grades Language Arts (T-5)

                                                                           Middle Grades Social Studies (T-5)

                                                                                      English 6-12 (T-5)

                                                                           Teacher Support Specialist (S-5)

                                                                                     Gifted In-field (T-5)

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