Biggest Challenges Faced By A Trustee As A School Board Member
Noel's biggest challenge as a School Board Member is working with budgets and spreadsheets, a task previously avoided due to struggles with math. However, learning to appreciate this work by focusing on "what's behind those numbers" has been possible, demonstrating that connecting to the material can overcome initial difficulties and allow for growth.
Budget Management, Data Interpretation, Overcoming Math Challenges, Connecting with Information, Lifelong Learning
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Noel Mora
Trustee
School Board Member
Sacramento State
Masters in Public Policy and Administration
Political Science, American Studies
Education
Education
HSI Grad, Disabled, Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Immigrant, LGBTQ, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Overcoming a dislike or fear of numbers and budget spreadsheets is possible with effort and a change in perspective.
2. Connecting with the underlying meaning or story behind numbers can increase focus and engagement.
3. Developing new skills and appreciating previously disliked subjects is possible, especially as one matures.
Transcript
Q6: Biggest challenge in your role?
What is your biggest challenge in your role? I'd say definitely looking at numbers and looking at budget spreadsheets. It had always been the kind of thing that I just ran in the opposite direction.
I struggled with math a lot when I was younger. So, learning to have a different relationship with that kind of work and that kind of informational material has been possible.
But it takes some time and it takes some work. I think it is possible to learn how to appreciate something as you get older. It's all about how you look at it.
What I had said earlier about being able to connect to the material: when I look at what's behind those numbers, then I'm really in and I'm really focused.