Read Chapter 2 and review the Leadership Studies and Theories found in Table 2.9 on Pages 60-61.

This is a reflective paper highlighting the strengths and challenges that you will need to address to become a highly effective school leader focusing on student and professional learning linked to the school improvement plan of your school.

I believe some of my strengths are relationship-building, being great at budgeting funds, building a community and school spirit, and being task-oriented. One of my challenges are people pleaser, sometimes it's hard for me to make decisions because of people pleasing.

I am just not sure how to put my ideas into words. How can I start this essay?

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