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A vision: something that we see in our mind, a person we wish to be, a place we want to be, a task we wish to complete, how does one move a vision to a reality? We begin the process by defining our vision, looking at where we were and what brought us to where we are now, introspectively looking at our skill base, through specialization self-assessments; learning our strengths and weaknesses, defining our purpose and by setting goals which will move us forward in the direction of our vision. I feel confident in who I am and what brought me to where I am today. Through an introspective analysis of my skills I have determined my strengths as well as my weaknesses. I am able to articulate my purpose and identify what drives that purpose. I know that I have a strong desire to be a head administrator who leads a team dedicated to changing the lives of students with …show more content…

One of my favorite quotes about becoming a life-long learner is “Those people who develop the ability to continuously acquire new and better forms of knowledge that they can apply to their work and to their lives will be the movers and shakers in our society for the indefinite future.” (Tracy, n.d.) I hope to become a “mover and shaker” in the field of special education by filling the gap for those students with moderate cognitive disabilities.
While starting a private school seems like an overwhelming task, I know that this goal is absolutely attainable. I have served on two boards of directors for start-up non-profit organizations which serve special education students, so I know the work necessary to take a vision to reality. I also believe that my current positon as EC Teacher and EC Coordinator are challenging my skills and preparing me for what lies ahead. Finally, there is a school in Charlotte, North Carolina, Philip’s Academy, doing very similar work to that of the school I wish to start. Finishing my degree is

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