Sylvia Robertson Staying true to self: A New Zealand principal's perceptions of self and change.

A New Zealand principal's perceptions of self and change. Fire story Professional identity Core and flexf Beliefs and conflicts Sustaining self- conflict Leadership Identity Complex role pono self belief interpersonal and personal values and professional commitment at core  Insert -Defining identity photo  Focus on Why ? Chn before self  Trust and respect building by incidental modelling Conflict between what you want to do and what you can do ERO-Charlotte - non speaker until 10  Ze Stds help staff examine practice Skill base of BOTs across country are inequitable Like minded staff who share values.  Fighting for students with persistence. Use finance for moral purpose  EOTC -social action Positive Education  Being in classes Finding a path forward results in greater success Experience and moral purpose contributes to confidence.  Celtic Knot weaving strands and recognising spaces  Negotiating space between Insert conclusions  photo Acting with agency innovative and creative solutions  Implications  photo