Andrea Brainard introduces herself as a library media specialist who sees herself as a leader in her role. A leader is defined as someone who understands the path forward, demonstrates the path, actively moves in that direction themselves while also motivating others to join in achieving organizational aims and personal growth.

1. I am Andrea Brainard,
and as a library media specialist,
I am a leader.
October 14, 2011

8. A leader is one who knows the way,
who shows the way and who goes the way
while influencing others to accompany and
assist in fulfilling the goals of the organization
and realizing personal potential.
Adapted from Guest DanielMomma comment
on management about.com