Module 3: The Innovator's Mindset

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proof and
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What is
moonshot
thinking?

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 MoonShot Thinking
"Problems that need to be
resolved with good and radical
ideas."

In order to have MoonShot

thinking you must:
show courage and
persistence, don't give up!
choose to approach and
accomplish difficult ideas
and concepts that scare you.
be optimistic and have an
open mindset.
think that your idea is
possible.
create and learn through
exploring your ideas.
Grit: the power
of passion and
perseverance
Why is having GRIT important?

Watch and Learn

Grit, something
I learned to
develop from a
young age!
The following are reasons why the
Ted Talk resonates with me:

Grit allowed me to:

get through schooling as my
parents where unable to help
me.
work three jobs to pay for
university.
graduate and became a teacher
be a first time mom while taking
courses.
continue to do what I love and
teach the students about never
giving up and helping them
understand that anything is
possible.

INNOVATION IN ACTION

Share an example of how you have

embraced innovation in your practice
as an educational leader.

As an educator, I now base my lessons

and assignments around real life
situations and issues that students will
deal with out in society. Making
connections between student interest
and the curriculum has been a practice I
have followed since I began teaching.
Lastly, taking courses on new technology
that I can teach my students to use
within the classroom and at home.
Characteristic of an
innovator’s mindset and
OCLF Personal Leadership
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As an educator, I believe that this chart
represents what I strive for within the classroom.
I want students to feel that the classroom is a
location that has endless opportunities for them
to discover, fail, perceiver and overcome.
I rely upon taking courses, following new practice
initiatives and looking at research that is
occurring on education to support my leadership
actions and practice.
 Building a relationship between educators,
Next Steps for Growth administrators and families is at the core of my
practice because I believe that when these
individuals work as a team to support the child, the
student and families will feel respected, valued and
CONTACT US heard. Together, we can create programs that are
student centered and innovated.
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter My next step for growth is to begin developing
school wide goals based on equity, inclusivity and
student voice. I would like to be innovative in my
thinking and stay on top of changing views and ideas
on education, while supporting teachers growth and
development.