Revisit of Assignment 1-Mastery of Competencies

As I look back over the competencies I marked I-improve my knowledge and skill, I see that my major area of need was communication. I have worked very hard to increase my communication skills. I have learned that diplomacy is the key. I have asked myself, "How would I like to be spoken to or how would I best accept this information" before I speak. If I can't resolve that in my head, then I save the conversation for another day. I have been interviewed several times by media outlets, pertaining to PK enrollment, and wrote the "script" for a major video project for our demonstration school. In the back of my mind, I would look at the interview or the project with the thought of how this would look to Joe Citizen.
Another area of need was in policy setting. While I've had a hand in some minor policy decisions, I've had no experience with major board policy. That is something that only a person at "the big desk" could really experience.

I also would like to say that I've enjoyed the format of the internship. It has been invaluable to be able to see what others are doing and how things work in their districts. It's not quite the same as walking a mile in their shoes, but more like looking over their shoulders as they walk the walk.