What A Trustee At A School Board Wishes They Had Known Before Entering The Education Industry
Noel believes that the ability to collaborate with others and an "openness to collaborate in some way" are key to success in the industry, even if progress happens in "little steps." Furthermore, a "sense of care" and "devotion" to all aspects of the work, even the overwhelming or disappointing ones, are critical for thriving.
Collaboration, Openness, Dedication, Caring, Advancing Education
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. Collaboration is key: Success in this field requires an openness to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders, even when navigating complexities.
2. Focus on incremental progress: Moving the needle involves taking small steps towards shared goals like advancing education and improving learning.
3. Demonstrate genuine care: Thriving individuals possess a deep sense of care and devotion to addressing all issues, even challenging or overwhelming ones.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
Those who can collaborate. I think I've seen that amongst my immediate colleagues and with school board members from other districts and from other parts of the state. It really is having an openness to collaborate in some way.
Of course, there are boundaries, but it's realizing that people are complicated. Getting towards moving the needle on things doesn't have to be huge leaps; it can be little steps.
This shows that we have the same baseline goals, which would be advancing education and improving learning. Having that same attitude with everyone else is also a big piece.
I also have to say another thing would be to really have a sense of care. Care about all the things that are happening, even when it can be overwhelming or something that we're not proud of.
It's important to be there to deal with anything that's happening and to have that internal sense of devotion to it all. I think that is really important.