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From Invisible to Visible: Changing the World One Student at a Time with Principal Samantha Power Pugh
Episode Summary:
Are you “Illuminating the voices of the voiceless” through your teaching? If not and you want to know how, listening to this episode is a must!
Principal Samantha “Power” Pugh kicks off this episode by giving us a wealth of information on the Off School Grounds (OSG) educational leadership group, including over 150 principals, superintendents, school leaders, and chancellors. She highlights her head, hand & heart leadership style and shares how the simple questions: “How are you doing?” and “Are you okay?” can be transformative in the lives of students and administrators, particularly in underserved communities. She discusses moving from invisibility to visibility due to the care and mentorship of her early educators, and how knowing your purpose can open the door to widespread impact. Whether you’re a principal, an administrator, or an educator thinking about becoming a leader, Principal Power Pugh has some answers for your burning questions.
RBERNing Questions for this Episode:
1- Can you tell us about the four key concepts of courageous leadership and what your consultancy does to help schools implement them?
2- What has been the biggest obstacle in trying to get schools to make the necessary shifts to make sure that children are “supported emotionally, challenged academically, and empowered socially?”
3- What would you say to teachers who really want to make the leap toward leadership within their schools or districts?
Bio:
Ms. Pugh is a proud native New Yorker who has dedicated her life to education and believes wholeheartedly that all students should have access to a high-quality education that prepares them for college and beyond. A self-proclaimed equity warrior, and as a first-generation college graduate, she believes that by creating an environment where children are supported emotionally, challenged academically, and empowered socially, every child can succeed beyond their dreams. Her commitment to education is a “true calling” and she is highly driven to ensure that every child, regardless of zip code, can and will have the tools to succeed. She is determined “to change the world, one student at a time!” She is a transformational leader with 23 years’ experience in all grades. For seven years, Ms. Pugh held the positions of Assistant Principal and Principal in both charter and district schools where she worked to turn-around struggling schools. She currently is the Chief Education Officer and owner of the educational consulting firm “Cou(rage)ous Solutions” where she continues her work as an equity warrior and disruptor, by supporting schools across the country to strengthen their practices to ensure that all students have access to high quality educational experiences, and they are in affirming school environments where they thrive.
Resources:
Website:
https://www.samanthapugh.org/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/principal_powerpugh/
Email: [email protected]
OSG Info:
https://theofficialosg.org/
https://www.instagram.com/theofficialosg/
Transformational Leadership Conference:
https://theofficialosg.org/2023-osg-conference
Black Educators Rock Conference:
https://www.blackeducatorsrock.org/
(Recorded June 2023)
To find out more about Mid-State RBERN at OCM BOCES' services, listen to season 1 of the show with host Collette Farone-Goodwin, or to receive CTLE credit for listening to episodes, click here: https://midstaterbern.org/
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By YasmeenEpisode Summary:
Are you “Illuminating the voices of the voiceless” through your teaching? If not and you want to know how, listening to this episode is a must!
Principal Samantha “Power” Pugh kicks off this episode by giving us a wealth of information on the Off School Grounds (OSG) educational leadership group, including over 150 principals, superintendents, school leaders, and chancellors. She highlights her head, hand & heart leadership style and shares how the simple questions: “How are you doing?” and “Are you okay?” can be transformative in the lives of students and administrators, particularly in underserved communities. She discusses moving from invisibility to visibility due to the care and mentorship of her early educators, and how knowing your purpose can open the door to widespread impact. Whether you’re a principal, an administrator, or an educator thinking about becoming a leader, Principal Power Pugh has some answers for your burning questions.
RBERNing Questions for this Episode:
1- Can you tell us about the four key concepts of courageous leadership and what your consultancy does to help schools implement them?
2- What has been the biggest obstacle in trying to get schools to make the necessary shifts to make sure that children are “supported emotionally, challenged academically, and empowered socially?”
3- What would you say to teachers who really want to make the leap toward leadership within their schools or districts?
Bio:
Ms. Pugh is a proud native New Yorker who has dedicated her life to education and believes wholeheartedly that all students should have access to a high-quality education that prepares them for college and beyond. A self-proclaimed equity warrior, and as a first-generation college graduate, she believes that by creating an environment where children are supported emotionally, challenged academically, and empowered socially, every child can succeed beyond their dreams. Her commitment to education is a “true calling” and she is highly driven to ensure that every child, regardless of zip code, can and will have the tools to succeed. She is determined “to change the world, one student at a time!” She is a transformational leader with 23 years’ experience in all grades. For seven years, Ms. Pugh held the positions of Assistant Principal and Principal in both charter and district schools where she worked to turn-around struggling schools. She currently is the Chief Education Officer and owner of the educational consulting firm “Cou(rage)ous Solutions” where she continues her work as an equity warrior and disruptor, by supporting schools across the country to strengthen their practices to ensure that all students have access to high quality educational experiences, and they are in affirming school environments where they thrive.
Resources:
Website:
https://www.samanthapugh.org/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/principal_powerpugh/
Email: [email protected]
OSG Info:
https://theofficialosg.org/
https://www.instagram.com/theofficialosg/
Transformational Leadership Conference:
https://theofficialosg.org/2023-osg-conference
Black Educators Rock Conference:
https://www.blackeducatorsrock.org/
(Recorded June 2023)
To find out more about Mid-State RBERN at OCM BOCES' services, listen to season 1 of the show with host Collette Farone-Goodwin, or to receive CTLE credit for listening to episodes, click here: https://midstaterbern.org/