Lecture/Presentation Notes: Leadership at AV College Elementary

Introduction

• Speakers: Walter, Ava, Joseph, Ching Ching, Muhammad, Catherine, Greta, Neil
• Location: AV College Elementary, Raleigh, North Carolina
• Theme: Leadership
• Mission: Develop leaders one child at a time

School Environment

• Building is 50 years old
• Unique internal atmosphere focused on leadership
• Empowering students to be leaders in various fields

Leadership Opportunities

• Art: "I am a leader in art"
• Music: "I am a leader in music"
• Helping Others: "I am a leader in helping others"
• Sports: "I am a leader in sports"
• Technology: "I am a leader in technology"

Definition of Leadership

• Doing the right thing even when no one is watching
• Developing 21st-century citizens with leadership skills
• Leadership is not about creating CEOs, but about self-discovery and excelling in personal interests

Educator's Role

• Identify and nurture each student's unique gifts and talents
• Responsibility to help students discover and share their gifts
• Importance of educators recognizing and fostering students' special abilities

Core Belief: Gifts and Talents

• Core Belief: All students possess unique gifts and talents
• Educator's role is crucial in helping students recognize and develop these gifts