Transformative Principal

  Chloe Sutterfield is a student at Virginia Commonwealth University. Chloe is studying to become a journalist and wants to travel the world. She also really loves making music and playing sports. Her favorite type of music is rock’n’roll and pop. Her favorite sport is skiing. Chloe believes that everyone has a purpose in the world and her purpose is to give people a different perspective on life. This podcast is also available as a video here. Proving them Wrong with Chloe Sutterfield Transformative Principal 403 from Jethro Jones. What are some of the things that you like doing?  Sports, music, travel What got you to where you are? A particular moment? A certain mantra? Family, especially mom saying if you want to do it, do it, but you’ll have to be the one who does it Please share a story about a principal who made a big difference in your life.  Sr. year got a new principal who was very involved in what I wanted to do at school. He saw me as a student, not someone with a disability. Mr. Mark ? Videos for Disability awareness month –>student of the month. Music & Journalism are two forms of communication. I’m interested in hearing more about why you chose these paths and why we don’t see more people with your communication style in these professions? Music - as a way to get my voice out; a way of expression that allows me to more fully express myself Journalism - as a way to connect to that love of music and be able to tell the stories of other artists How have you dealt with people who don’t believe that you can do things that you want to?  Just proves them wrong People don’t listen, so it’s better just to show them through my actions Growing up with CP presents different challenges than what many of us experience. What do you think school leaders should know when it comes to helping people with disabilities? Everyone is different, so you can’t treat them like you’ve met them before. Go in with a completely open mind. Don’t assume I’m just like every other student, just a little different.  Why is it important to have more patience and slow down in education?  How are you going to help someone who’s doing their best and is trying to get an education if you don’t slow down and listen? What is one thing that a principal can do this week to be a transformative principal?  Have an open mind and then take action Were you involved in helping to lead your IEP or with creating goals for your IEP?   What about barriers? Even if people have good intentions and they don’t start by assuming anything, unforeseen barriers often pop up. How do you handle the barriers that you are faced with? 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