Jon Spike - Teachers Make a Difference - Diane Doersch

The speaker reflects on the profound influence of Diane Dersh, their former tech director, who empowered them to explore new technologies and attend conferences. Diane encouraged growth beyond the district, valuing new opportunities and adventures. Her leadership style emphasized self-modeling, transparency, and open communication, which the speaker adopted in their own career.

What role did Diane Dersh play in the speaker's early career?

• She was the principal.

• She was the tech director.

• She was a fellow teacher.

• She was a student.

What was Diane's goal for the speaker and other teachers?

• To outgrow the district and seek new opportunities.

• To become tech directors themselves.

• To remain in the district forever.

• To avoid attending conferences.

How did Diane react when the speaker decided to leave the district?

• She ignored the decision.

• She was disappointed.

• She felt it was a job well done.

• She tried to convince them to stay.

What leadership practice did the speaker adopt from Diane?

• Weekly meetings with students.

• Weekly blog updates for open communication.

• Daily motivational speeches.

• Monthly performance reviews.

What quality did Diane embody that the speaker found important in a leader?

• Transparency

• Indifference

• Strictness

• Secrecy