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The coursework I completed for my Master of Arts in Education (MAED) at Michigan State University (MSU) has allowed me to expand on my personal philosophies, gain new perspectives, and hone my critical thinking. Below is a collection of work that demonstrates some of the most influential pieces of my learning, organized by three themes that consistently appeared throughout my studies.

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Leadership

While completing the MAED program I became increasingly interested in developing as a leader. This coincided with my career development during the program, which led me to increasingly senior positions. This alignment allowed me to hone my leadership skills and put myself on a path towards more leadership roles in the future.
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Leadership Philosophy

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My courses have prompted me to develop and reflect on my  educational leadership philosophy. To help guide my actions moving forward, I created a personal mission statement that concisely encapsulates my leadership philosophy:
"I aim to inspire those around me to inspire others."

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Leading Major Change

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Thinking through large structural changes from the perspective of a leader has been an effective way for me to apply my learning to my current context. This is a case study I created that walks through John Kotter's 8-stage process for major change.

Diversity & Inclusion

Learning more about principles of diversity and inclusion, especially in the context of education, and reflecting on my own behaviors and why they may be harmful to others has been on the most tangible ways the MAED program has helped me grow as an educator. I plan to continue learning about creating inclusive environments in my work.
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Levels of Family Engagement

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After realizing that strategies that I employed for family engagement fall short for families with time, transportation, or cost restrictions for getting to school, I created a graphic organizer that outlines what more inclusive family engagement strategies might look like.

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The Model

Minority Myth

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The Model Minority Myth is falsely used to propagate a deficit thinking mindset by blaming certain minorities’ lack of economic and educational success on their values and culture rather than systematic racism in society. Here, I shine some light on societal structures that benefited Asians in the US.

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Transgender

Respect

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Transgender people face discrimination from various parts of society, but even allies can unintentionally cause harm with their words or actions. Here, I outline some basic guidelines for respectful behavior covering a range of situations where unintentional harm is common.

Analysis

The MAED program consistently challenged me to think critically about issues rather than settle for simple solutions. The rigor of the program and the analysis practice it provided aided me in my professional life, where I was constantly
asked to solve complex and ill-defined problems. This skill is essential for any work I do, regardless of my future career.
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Research Project Proposal

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Professional development is helpful for educators to gain more tools to use in their work, but it is also essential that educators are able to think critically and develop solutions for their individual contexts. I created a research proposal to determine the cultural responsiveness of my school.

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Letter to

Leadership

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Institutions of education strive to provide the best environment for students to learn and grow, but upon closer inspection it is clear that certain policies are antithetical to their mission. In a letter I drafted for school leadership, I discuss how the policy of tracking does not align with the school's mission.

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Career Development

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Learning from the experience of others is an important aspect of personal growth and development. In this essay, I examine the careers of various characters in popular media and connect them with current theories on career development.

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