Relationship to Leadership, Learning, and Service

Relationship to Leadership, Learning, & Service

(The issue’s relationship to leadership, learning and service.)

Leadership: Given the magnitude of the bullying problem, strong, strategic, and effective leadership is necessary.  While it is a nation-wide problem in need of scaled out support, my sphere of influence for leadership will take place at the organizational level.  It will be critical to be inclusive in our approach by seeking assistance from all stakeholders including students, parents, and staff.

Learning:  In viewing the issue of bullying as a problem to be addressed through prevention vs. Intervention, learning is critical.  Learning needs to take place for those being bullied, the bullies, and bystanders.  Learning how to address all groups can create a level of empowerment needed for these individuals.
 
Service: Addressing the problem of bullying is clearly a service to all students involved.  It is important for school to be a safe and supportive environment for learning.  Likewise, students are entrusted by parents to provide a high level of growth – academic, social and emotional.  This service is one in which the individual, the organization, and society benefits from.