In this first episode we focus on self-awareness and knowledge. Listeners are offered a snapshot of the voices of principals and vice-principals' across the province reflecting on their own awareness, knowledge, identities and positionality to highlight school leadership with a focus on equity, accessibility and inclusion. Through self-reflection on a series of questions, this podcast explores the experiences of school administrators defining their own identities.

As you listen to the podcast, consider your leadership practices that may be:

• culturally responsive to recognize, address and reduce barriers to student success for students with special education needs and students with disabilities
• characterized by anti-oppressive anti-ableist and anti-colonial environments fostering accessibility, inclusion, and full participation;
• Supportive of the implementation of such practices in schools.

Leading Authentically would like to acknowledge the participation of the three Principal organizations in Ontario: ADFO, CPCO and OPC, as well as the generous support of the Ontario Ministry of Education. For more information on this project, please visit your Association’s webpage by using the links provided.