Caring Enough to Lead Schools and the Sacred Trust by Dr. Leonard O. PellicerWords from Thomas JeffersonRelevancy of Jefferson’s Warning in Today’s WorldSlide 4The Study of LeadershipSlide 6Slide 7Slide 8Caring Enough to Lead Schools and the Sacred TrustCaring Enough to LeadSlide 11Slide 12Slide 13Slide 14Slide 15Slide 16Copyright 2002, Winthrop UniversityCaring Enough to LeadSchools and the Sacred TrustbyDr. Leonard O. PellicerCopyright 2002, Winthrop University•A nation can’t be both free and ignorant at the same time•The demands of citizenship in a democratic society are simply too great to allow freedom and ignorance to exist on the same plane. Words from Thomas JeffersonCopyright 2002, Winthrop UniversityRelevancy of Jefferson’s Warningin Today’s World •We must continue to do our best to educate ALL of our citizens. To do less represents a moral failure on the part of society.Copyright 2002, Winthrop University Our schools have never needed moral leadership more than they do today.Copyright 2002, Winthrop UniversityThe Study of LeadershipGreat Man Theory (there was no great woman theory) – leaders are born, not madeCopyright 2002, Winthrop UniversityThe Study of LeadershipTraits Theory – attributes of leaders •forcefulness•intelligence•achievementCopyright 2002, Winthrop UniversityThe Study of LeadershipSituational Leadership Theory •1960s -situation dictates leadership behaviorCopyright 2002, Winthrop UniversityThe Study of LeadershipTransformational Leadership Theory •1990s - relationship of leaders to others in the organizationCopyright 2002, Winthrop UniversityCaring Enough to LeadSchools and the Sacred Trust•Purpose – Dr. Leonard Pellicer’s personal perspective•Not concerned with Leadership Theory•Presents an understanding of who we are as leaders and what we become when we bond with othersCopyright 2002, Winthrop UniversityCaring Enough to LeadThis book is not concerned with what leaders say, know, or are able to do. This book is about being a leader.Copyright 2002, Winthrop UniversityCaring Enough to Lead•Education is the cornerstone of a democracy. •The quality of education in a democracy is a barometer of the level of caring between human beings that exist in a society.Copyright 2002, Winthrop UniversityCaring Enough to Lead•America is experiencing a crisis in caring.•This crisis prevents us from doing all we can to educate all the citizens of this country effectively.Copyright 2002, Winthrop UniversityCaring Enough to Lead The problem resulting from a lack of caring is not a problem that you can solve with your head but with your heart.Copyright 2002, Winthrop UniversityCaring Enough to Lead•It’s Better to Know Some of the Questions Than All the Answers.•What Is a Leader?•What Do I Care About?•What Do I Believe About People?Copyright 2002, Winthrop UniversityCaring Enough to Lead•Do I Care Enough to Do the Little Things?•Why Am I Doing This?•Can I Care Enough to Be My Own Best Friend?•Why Haven’t Our Schools Been More Successful?•What Does It Mean to Be a Teacher?Copyright 2002, Winthrop UniversityCaring Enough to LeadThis book is written for those who have the heart to care enough to