7a. School Executive Micro-political Leadership: The school executive develops systems and relationships to leverage staff expertise and influence in order to affect the school’s identity, culture, and performance.

Exhibit 7.2 Micro-political interview reflections

Exhibit 7.3 Resume of Dr. Tom Houlihan. Dr. Houlihan was the Senior Education Advisor to Gov. Jim Hunt Jr. He is currently my Nela Executive Coach. He has taught me lessons on micro-politics and how important it is to create relationships to get a desired outcome.

Exhibit 7.1 I attended monthly school board meetings at Central Office.

1 = emerging; 2= developing; 3 = proficient; 4 = accomplished