Thoughtful Leaders

Join us for a transformative journey that will rejuvenate your leadership skills and reignite your passion for education!

Thoughtful Leaders is an all inclusive cohort professional learning experience spread over two weekends. Connect with fellow educational leaders while you gain tools, resources, and insights you need to thrive in your role!

*Hotel and meals are included in the price of this event.

Feature Presentations by Dr. Pamela Rosa

“Do We Really Know What Matters Most in Learning Leadership?”
Knowing-n-Growing Our Leadership Impact by Focusing MORE

on What Research (and Our Inner Wisdom) Says Matters in Our Work

If I asked you to list your top two to three leadership practices that you know FOR SURE
matter most to supporting high impact teaching and student learning, what would you say?
In this Thoughtful Leadership Session, we will dive into what John Hattie’s Visible 2023
research says are the top daily practices of learning-focused leaders. We will then explore
ways in which we can do more of these practices in MEANINGFUL and MANAGEABLE
ways (the M & M Factor) to make each moment as leaders matter more using John Hattie’s
latest, user-friendly resource as a guide on the side to support thinking about what matters

most.

About the Facilitators

Syndee Malek is a semi-retired educator who has found it hard to retire with so much to do in the area of supporting our field. Syndee has been helping leaders, aspiring administrators and early career teachers find their joy in the greatest profession in the world! Syndee has held leadership positions that include; building administration, central office administration, RESA Leadership Development Consultant, the Associate Executive Director for MEMSPA and most recently the Interim Executive Director for MEMSPA. Syndee's passion for leadership and professional learning has been at the forefront of her career. Syndee has served on many Boards over the years that include MASFPS and the Galileo Leadership Consortium.  Syndee's academic qualifications include holding an Elementary & Secondary Administrative Certification, a Masters of Science in Curriculum and Development with a Leadership focus, and an Education Specialist in Leadership Development.

Betty Rosen-Leacher is a seasoned educator with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in wellness coaching, resilience, vulnerability, and climate and culture. Holding diverse academic qualifications, including an Elementary & Secondary Administrative Certification, a Master of Arts in Teacher Education, and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Betty has completed numerous educational leadership and administration certification programs. She has served in various roles, including as a building principal, and the Vice President of the Milan Area Schools Board of Education. She actively contributes to education through coaching, training, and speaking engagements, emphasizing diversity, inclusivity, and equity.