This presentation provides an overview of Lisa Sjogren's journey to obtain her K-12 principal licensure. It discusses the licensure requirements including assessments, narratives, teaching experience logs and letters. It also outlines her leadership philosophy of being a chief learner, having compassion, and focusing on students. The presentation covers many aspects of being a principal including curriculum development, instructional leadership, community relations, organizational management, and safety/security. It emphasizes developing people, generating enthusiasm, and respecting others.

1. Lisa Sjogren
K-12 Principal Licensure Presentation
August 8, 2012
photo courtesy of Robin Hanson

2. Welcome To My Journey
Résumé
photo courtesy of Robin Hanson

3. Licensure Requirements
Pre Post
Assessment Narrative Assessment
Verification Teaching
Log of Hours
Letter Experience

4. Leadership Philosophy
• Chief Learner for learners, teachers, and
the organization.
• Compassion and Hospitality, first
• What do I want for learners.
• Philosophy

5. Moral Responsibility
• Responsible for understanding the local,
state, and federal laws.
• Collaboration to ensure understanding.
• Integrity in one’s actions
• Developing trust.
http://www.onlinerepmanagement.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Social-Media-Monitoring.jpg

6. D. Policy and Law
http://rlchiropractic.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/MP900422149.jpg http://tully.syr.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/MB-John-65.jpg
http://www.therainmakerblog.com/uploads/image/Law%20books(1).jpg

7. E. Political Influence and Governance
http://www.fullschooldays.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/helen-kelly-with-school-board.jpg http://realitybasedworlddotorg.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/img_17563.jpg http://www.taxs.mobi/IncomeTax-Images/calculator.jpg

8. K. Values and Ethics of Leadership
http://info.boltinsurance.com/Portals/16893/images/hiring%20regulations.jpg http://www.western.edu/stock_images/graduation2.jpeg http://myhsj.org/Portals/2/Schools/3496/Article323580_Picture3Principal.jpg

9. Critical Thinking
• Keeping abreast of current trends.
• Develop rich curriculum to guide student
learning.
• Create staff development that guide
curriculum review.
• Disseminate and use data.
http://patentlawcenter.pli.edu/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/man-question-mark.jpg

10. H. Curriculum Planning and Development
http://s.knewton.com/wp-content/uploads/whiteboard-1024x768.jpg
http://www.mnartists.org/uploads/users/user_7164/cb12098b036335c89dd2e7bfe1ecea1b/cb12098b036335c89dd2e7bfe1ecea1b.jpg http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/studiom1/studiom11102/studiom1110200089/9033707-information-

11. I. Instructional Management
http://headofschoolblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/bubble-sheet.jpg http://api.ning.com/files/7X-tVyC2htc6dFvjSJRP4FhCjCYb4dXMYsAfStwa9PfBwVzedXzitZJDPJOdzC0nG
http://doerschographs.smugmug.com/Events/EdCampMKE2012/22941347_kcB9QD/1843322638_mqv7FbT#!i=1843325554&k=PD278pG&lb=1&s=A

12. PS-A. Instructional Leadership
http://www.crcna.org/site_uploads/uploads/crhm/Regions/Zuni/students.reading.chadd.jpg http://www.innovationsed.com/j0439416.jpg

13. PS-C. K-12 Leadership
http://blogs.versionone.com/agile_management/wp-
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T9AZ-Nq34ao/TVw84E22DXI/AAAAAAAAACE/PDBWM0wtfKU/s1600/IMG_0708.JPG
content/uploads/2012/06/storycards-box-3.jpg

14. Wise Action
• Understand the importance of, capitalize
on, and create strong community
relationships.
• Be visible in the school and community.
• Forge partnerships with the local public.
• Be reflective on decisions.
http://evolvepg2.diamond.agnitekblaze.com/portals/108/man-direction-arrow.jpg

15. A. Leadership
http://sharonball.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/typing.jpg
https://extranet.adventisthealthcare.com/Portals/1/Symbols/Help%20Key%20red.jpg

16. G. Community Relations
http://wac.450f.edgecastcdn.net/80450F/kkcb.com/files/2011/10/yellow-ribbon-.jpg

17. L. Judgment and Problem Analysis
http://cdn.openspark.co/sites/default/files/images/openspark-event-technology.png http://lukelimblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/bigstockphoto_turn_back_time_104561.jpg http://registrarism.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/ballot-box.jpg

18. Skillful Work
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Determine communication strategies.
• Hire and retain quality employees.
• Provide ample time for collaboration in the
schedule.
http://worldclassmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/Webmaster-Tools-SEO-Google-Revamp.jpg

19. B. Organizational Management
http://adventuresofacouponista.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/budget.jpg http://mohawkcg.com/construction1.gif

20. F. Communication
http://homebasedbusiness.escapeartist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/brand-personality.jpg

21. J. Human Resource Management
http://careersearchtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/job-hunt.jpg http://oldnavyjobapplication.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/old-navy-job-application-interview.jpg

22. PS-B. Monitoring Student Learning
http://zoeconfidential.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/mp900427810.jpg http://www.mrsmcdowell.com/OCR/IMG_0323.JPG http://daddybydefault.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Calendar.jpg

23. Advancing the Common Good
• Students are exposed to more, which
ultimately contribute to the quality of
education.
• Importance of setting a climate by being
visible to students, staff, and
parents/guardians.
• Awareness of emergency planning.
http://topwebsitestrategies.com/images/stories/websitepromotion_002.pn

24. C. Diversity
http://fitness-diets.com/wp-content/plugins/Wordpress-
http://www.anoka.k12.mn.us/images/album/304791/kh/album_36288_1337802501.jpg
Magic/MagicContentWizard/cache/health_and_fitness_1748493.jpg

25. M. Safety and Security
http://www.newhavenbulletin.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Tornado_siren_Pesotum_2.jpg http://thechargeronline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/alockdown-2.jpg http://youthviolence.edschool.virginia.edu/bullying/images/bullying-
research-image.jpg

26. Analysis
• Leadership is about:
• Coaching and developing people
• Generating enthusiasm
• “Us” not “I”
• Leadership is not about being the
boss.

27. Lasting Impressions
• Having a growth mindset is
necessary
• Respect others and use
common sense
• Hold true to your morals
• Having fun is good for the soul
photo courtesy of Robin Hanson

28. Lisa Sjogren
lisa@lisasjogren.com
651-214-4499
http://ustjournal.wordpress.com