Taking Initiative in Educational Leadership

Before my official role began as director of the Del Valle Independent School District’s Disciplinary Alternative Education Program, I decided to act promptly. My official start was scheduled for July 22, 2015. However, I stepped onto the campus several weeks earlier. Waiting for the official start date seemed impractical if we were to be prepared for the upcoming school year.

With a small portable speaker and a microphone at hand, I chose to play ‘Lean on Me.’ This choice of song symbolized the support and collaboration I aimed to foster within the educational environment. The Hechinger Report focuses on addressing educational inequality and promoting innovation. It highlights the importance of improving education and why advancements in this sector are vital.