This year’s Ted prize winner, Sylvia Earle speaks eloquently on our need to work hard NOW to save the world’s oceans. Her talk has given me a renewed sense of urgency. It is imperative that all our students and our communities knows that there is an imminent threat to life on earth, Dr. Earle states convincingly that the largest life support system on the planet, our oceans, is on the verge of collapse.
I am convinced that this global issue is of utmost importance and requires immediate action. My response starts with creating a vision for a science leadership academy on the theme of global sustainability. We need all hands on deck and I cannot think of a better way to reach people than by inspiring and empowering the next generation of leaders.
In my ideal school, students select a real world challenge to solve. Each teacher is trained in both Covey’s Principle-Centered Leadership and Appreciative Inquiry methods. Teachers facilitate student growth (completely personalized education) by encouraging students to seek positive personal change, assess their strengths, create visions for their future, “sharpen their saws,” access community resources and establish working relationships with professional mentors in their local community.
Will you partner with me to turn this vision into a reality?
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