Recap: 2020 Leadership Collaboration

Written by Rachel Chewakin
 
On November 18, 2020, PIC’s graduating 2018 Cohort led us through a thought provoking discussion around resilience, innovation and inspiration amidst the complex role of school leadership.

MEET THE PANELISTS

Participants included PIC’s graduating 2018 Cohort:
 
Panel #1 - "The Importance of Resilience, Innovation & Inspiration - Today & Everyday"

• Sandi Massey, Principal, Thomas Jefferson High School, Dallas ISD
• Richie Heffernan, Executive Director, Dual Language-ESL, Dallas ISD
• Celia Sanchez, Principal, San Jacinto Elementary School, Dallas ISD

 
Panel #2 - "Leading in a Pandemic with Resilience, Innovation & Inspiration - Insights & Lessons Learned"

• Heather Holland, Executive Director, City Year Dallas
• Ana Fernandez Principal, Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School, Dallas ISD
• Dr. Sharon Newman Principal, Jess Harben Elementary School, Richardson ISD

 
Panel #3 - "Looking Ahead: Navigating the 2020 School Year- Advice for Peers & Advocates"

• Kecia Clark, Managing Director, Uplift Education
• Tom Brandt, Principal, William B. Travis Academy, Dallas ISD
• Nicole Wallin, Primary Director, Uplift North Hills PreparatorY

The event also featured remarks by Alejandra Barbosa, PIC’s Founding Executive Director, and Amanda Dudley, PIC’s Program Director and Harvard Doctoral Resident, and proud PIC 2016 Cohort alum. 

EVENT PANELS & STORIES (VIDEO)