What a Director of Stakeholder Engagement at Texas Education Agency Wishes They Had Known Before Entering the Public Education Industry
King, Director of Stakeholder Engagement at the Texas Education Agency, learned firsthand the unforeseen complexity of public education, noting the numerous stakeholders involved – "how many spokes to the wheel." This highlights the intricate network of relationships inherent in this role, a fact that would have been valuable prior knowledge.
Public Education, Stakeholder Engagement, Texas Education Agency, Leadership, Complexity of Public Systems
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King Adjei-Frimpong
Director of Stakeholder Engagement
Texas Education Agency
UCLA, 2010
University of Virginia - Darden School of Business (MBA)
Political Science, American Studies
Education
Communication and Marketing
Disabled, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. The complexity of public education and the numerous stakeholders involved is far greater than initially anticipated.
2. Navigating the political landscape and diverse perspectives within the education system requires significant skill and experience.
3. Building and maintaining effective relationships with various stakeholders is crucial for success in this role.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone would have told you before you entered the industry?
The complexity of understanding how many spokes there are to the wheel, because that's public education.