A educator and leader seeks to define and enhance their identification with leadership values and characteristics, and:

• Act in an ethical manner with integrity and fairness; practice equity, respect individuals, and demonstrate a caring attitude;
• Take responsibility for personal actions and behaviors;
• Work collaboratively with colleagues;, demonstrate social and relational skills;, and understand and use team-building strategies;
• Demonstrate willingness to explore and understand personal cultural competence and biases, to be self-aware, and to demonstrate self-regulation in these matters;
• Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to a democratic society and democratic discussions;
• Have habits of mind that
  • Demonstrate persistence and commitment to continuous learning;
  • Demonstrate listening with understanding;
  • Demonstrate flexible thinking and the ability to take multiple perspectives;
  • Demonstrate the willingness to take responsible risks;
  • Demonstrate independent thinking with accountability;
  • Demonstrate appreciation, empathy, and celebration;
  • Demonstrate energy, enthusiasm, and hopefulness