What I've been up to for Summer 2022

Phillips Collaborative • August 8, 2022

 

I found myself again in NYC for the majority of my summer, committed to finishing my M.A. in Education Leadership at Teachers College, Columbia University. My five weeks in NYC included courses in the science of learning, finance, school marketing and communication, law, and equity leadership in schools. Outside my formal classes, I engaged in an exit interview design project, presented my Practicum project at a research symposium, had opportunities to meet and learn from 11 Klingenstein alumni through the Community Conversations series, and attended MJ: The Musical on Broadway, cheering my support for classmate Jason Curry, a member of the show's orchestra! A fantastic and engaging learning experience, facilitated by brilliant professors, and lots of cohorting was had.

 

#leadthechange

 

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