What Type of Person Thrives in the Education Industry According to a Head of School at Community School for Creative Education
To thrive in the education industry, individuals must be "passionate about change," deeply rooted in and reflective of their communities, and committed to continuous learning and assessment of community needs to create effective programming. This requires constant networking, a deep understanding of community realities, and a dedication to renewal, fueled by a strong personal calling to effect positive change.
Passionate about change, Community-rooted, Constantly learning, Strong networker, Resilient
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Phillip Gedeon
Head of School
Community School for Creative Education
Connecticut College 2005
Loyola Marymount University 09’
Ethnic & Related Studies, Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics
Education
Operations and Project Management
Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Passion for change and community impact
2. Deep understanding and engagement with the community
3. Commitment to continuous learning and adaptation
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
People who thrive in this industry are very passionate about change, whether that's change on a local context or on the level of impact in terms of the people they touch.
Secondly, I believe they are rooted within their communities. These are individuals who understand the needs of their community, who walk about their community, and/or reflect the community that they serve.
The third thing that is representative is one of always learning and a willingness to assess their community. They truly provide programming and support that is rooted in the needs and the perception of those needs.
These are individuals who are constantly networking. They are out and about on their campus or campuses, talking to people. They are understanding at a deeper level the realities that everyone is facing in the system. They try their best to create protocols and systems that address the inequity or inadequacy they have identified.
The last thing that you will see in these individuals is a constant renewal and reigniting within themselves. The work that we do can be lonesome at times and daunting. But those who are truly called to this work, for whatever reason, have another power they turn to. This power gets them out of bed every morning to continue the battle for their community and the resources necessary to make the change they see and want to see in their community.
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