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I’ve Been a Principal for 15 Years, Here’s 12 Things I’ve Learned Along the Way

October 18, 2017
by Sharif El-Mekki
6 min read
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This marks my 15th year as a principal. I have learned directly from my coaches, mentors and colleagues. Many of the lessons I have learned and continue to learn, are no different than any leadership advice that I have read in...

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Black Degrees Matter

March 22, 2017
by Sharif El-Mekki
5 min read
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Earlier this week, our Councilwoman, Jannie Blackwell, called for a public hearing on the low enrollment and graduation rates at colleges and universities for Black males in Philadelphia. David Hardy, founder of the Boys’...

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Black Men, White Boards

November 20, 2016
by Sharif El-Mekki
9 min read
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Much has been said about the need for more diversity in our teaching force. I have written about it here, here and here. The US Secretary of Education, HBCU presidents and others have also pushed our country to diversify. Also...

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Why I Chose to Teach

October 29, 2016
by Sharif El-Mekki
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My fervent desire to serve my community is what led me to a career as a teacher. But, it was anything but a straight path. I have previously alluded to one of the main reasons I ended up choosing teaching as my desired profession...

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The Perpetuity of Mentorship

May 10, 2016
by Sharif El-Mekki
5 min read
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“A teacher (principal) affects eternity; he (she) can never tell where his (her) influence stops.” – Henry Adams As a principal, I often find myself reflecting on the myriad experiences I’ve had learning...

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