We make several significant assumptions about developing administrators and teachers as leaders:

• Great teachers are great leaders.
• Great teachers create exceptional instructional prorams.
• Great teachers engage students in the learning process.
• Great teachers can resolve conflict. They can receive, as well as give, critical feedback in a positive manner.
• The process of fostering and developing better teachers does not occur overnight; it is a gradual process.
• Exceptional teaching performance is directly tied to the individual's ability to be self-aware.
• Effective teacher development requires practice, experimentation, and guidance.
• Great educators are not born, they are developed.

Without a doubt, we believe the most empowering developmental processes are those that focus on leadership and the training of the mind and emotions. WHY CONSIDER MINDSPRING?

• To implement a lasting, powerful, and cohesive training program for educators.
• To motivate and focus the educator's efforts toward creating a personal and professional life that is satisfying and rewarding, resulting in greater longevity in the classroom and increased student achievement.
• To expend resources and energy in developmental areas that truly impact life and academic outcomes in the classroom.
• To provide clarity and highly developed technical skills in assessing and improving the learning and teaching process.

1. Understand the different motivating and sabotaging behaviors related to style.
2. Deal with conflict in a positive and healthy manner, always ending up in the best of your LeaderSelf.
3. Decrease punishment as a means of control and motivation.
4. Create exceptional instructional plans.
5. Motivate.
6. Create a foundation of behavior that results in highly effective classroom management practices.
7. Develop classroom leadership skills that results in higher performance and student commitment.
8. Gain leadership skills necessary to lead complex learning groups.