Elon faculty, staff participate in 'Leader in Me' showcase

By Jennifer Strange, staff

May 14, 2018

Representatives from Elon University attended the student and faculty ‘Leader in Me’ showcase at R. Homer Andrews Elementary School, sponsored by Women United, held on Friday, May 11.  

Representatives from Elon University attended the student and faculty ‘Leader in Me’ showcase at R. Homer Andrews Elementary School, sponsored by Women United, held on Friday, May 11.

Sabre Robinson, who’s been principal at Andrews Elementary for the last four years, is now in her second year of overseeing the program. Robinson believes “leadership is a choice, not a position. I believe all children have gifts, talents, and leadership abilities. Everyone can be a leader. At Andrews Elementary School we empower all to become leaders by realizing their worth and potential. When we rethink leadership; we yield results that are supportive of children taking control of their own greatness!” 

Heidi Norwick, President of United Way of Alamance County pictured with (left to right) Eleanor Finger, President Connie Ledoux Book, Ann Bullock, Tammy Cobb, Lesley Henry and Brooke Barnett.
Based on “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” the “Leader in Me” program empowers students with the leadership and life skills they need to thrive in the 21st century. The process helps students learn to become self-reliant, take initiative, plan ahead, set and track goals, do their homework, prioritize their time, manage their emotions, be considerate of others, express their viewpoint persuasively, resolve conflicts, find creative solutions, value differences, and live a balanced life.

Students on the team are in charge of giving schoolwide tours, greeting people during events, and helping administrators make decisions.

Representatives from Elon University included:

  • Connie Book, President
  • Brooke Barnett, Associate Provost, Academic and Inclusive Excellence, Professor of Communications
  • Ann Bullock, Dean, School of Education and Professor of Education
  • Tammy Cobb, Assistant Director for Community Partnerships
  • Glenda Crawford, Adjunct Professor Emerita of Education
  • Eleanor Finger, Assistant Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Campus Life, Assistant Professor
  • Lesley Henry, Director of Education Outreach and Instructor in Education
  • Kelly McKinney, Assistant Controller for Reporting and Investments

 

       

 

 

 

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