Read the latest edition of “The Stories We Tell” featuring Dr. Barbara J. Cooper, Alabama’s Secretary of Early Childhood Education.
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THE STORIES WE TELL FEATURING DR. BARBARA J. COOPER – AUGUST 2022
ALLOWING YOURSELF SPACE TO REFLECT
Allowing Yourself Space to Reflect
What a great newsletter I have for you this month! As many of you are wrapping up your summer vacations and preparing for the kickoff of the new 2022-23 school year, there is so much to talk about. The world around us can feel a little insane as the political tensions around matters that cut to the heart of civil rights disrupt our sense of belonging. But, there is power in reflection, and this is a good time to find space to reflect on where you’ve been, where you are, and where you want to go. While it can feel at times like so much happens that is beyond our control, remember that you have so much power to do good for and with others, that is within your sphere of influence and control. So take yourself there as a new school year begins
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A CONVERSATION WITH DR. BARBARA J. COOPER, ALABAMA’S SECRETARY OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Dr. Barbara J. Cooper is leading the way as Alabama’s Secretary of Early Childhood Education, appointed by Governor Kay Ivey in July of 2020. I recently got to sit down with Dr. Cooper for an intimate discussion where we covered a wide range of topics, from early learning policy to her personal journey to the leadership seat.
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BEING A FIT LEADER IS MORE THAN A HASHTAG
Just in time for back to school, August kicks off our first edition of Tiana’s Wellness Corner. I am so excited to share my conversation with Superintendent Zandra Jo Galván of Greenfield Unified School District in California.
Superintendent Galván was gracious enough to take some time during her summer vacation with her family in Hawaii to share why being a fit leader is so important to her.
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