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Jillian Sabadash

Education 529

Brenda MacIsaac

March 19, 2013

The Process…The Process…

Using the kistkaUsing the kistka

The three kistka’s and beeswax used

From kistka to dye…From kistka to dye…

Using the kistka to outline pattern before choosing the next dye to use

Ready to candle…Ready to candle…

Tricky technique: Heating the wax to melt without scorching the egg to reveal the final product.

Revealing the design beneath!Revealing the design beneath!

My Ukrainian heritage and my beliefs around My Ukrainian heritage and my beliefs around educational leadership and pedagogy blended educational leadership and pedagogy blended beautifully in the art of Pysanky. beautifully in the art of Pysanky.

The word Pysanka refers specifically to an egg The word Pysanka refers specifically to an egg decorated with traditional Ukrainian folk decorated with traditional Ukrainian folk designs. designs. Traditional patterns, designs and Traditional patterns, designs and colors were all carefully chosen to represent a colors were all carefully chosen to represent a visual synthesis identifying important visual synthesis identifying important correlates of effective schools and teaching. In correlates of effective schools and teaching. In the effort to use traditional Ukrainian symbols the effort to use traditional Ukrainian symbols to represent key ideas and messages, an egg to represent key ideas and messages, an egg was chosen as eggs represent a new was chosen as eggs represent a new beginning and a renewed sense of hope. Once beginning and a renewed sense of hope. Once carefully designed using a kistka, dyed to carefully designed using a kistka, dyed to choose color patterns, and candled to carefully choose color patterns, and candled to carefully remove the beeswax, the final product created remove the beeswax, the final product created could only be classified as “The Pysanka could only be classified as “The Pysanka Perspective: Using the art of pysanky to Perspective: Using the art of pysanky to represent essential correlates and practices represent essential correlates and practices used in effective schools.” used in effective schools.”

The front…The front…Centered on the front of the egg is a Leadership Compass. Traditionally Centered on the front of the egg is a Leadership Compass. Traditionally

white represents rejoicing while pink represents success. The white represents rejoicing while pink represents success. The compass was chosen to remind us that leadership is central the compass was chosen to remind us that leadership is central the success of any school and that all leaders operate using various success of any school and that all leaders operate using various leadership styles. Effective leaders are flexible in their leadership leadership styles. Effective leaders are flexible in their leadership style and understand the impact it can have on others. style and understand the impact it can have on others.

Within the circle in the center are spiral lines representing youth, as Within the circle in the center are spiral lines representing youth, as students are central to everything we do as leaders. Traditionally, a students are central to everything we do as leaders. Traditionally, a circular shape symbolizes love: carefully chosen to represent the circular shape symbolizes love: carefully chosen to represent the extent to which educators care about the students they teach. extent to which educators care about the students they teach. Pysanky teaching reveals that green is used to represent hope. Pysanky teaching reveals that green is used to represent hope. Used both in the student area, and the leadership image, hope Used both in the student area, and the leadership image, hope provides the foundation for all strategies, practices and decisions provides the foundation for all strategies, practices and decisions made in the effort to create effective schools. The larger circle made in the effort to create effective schools. The larger circle designed to connect to the leadership compass implies staff have designed to connect to the leadership compass implies staff have an essential role to play in the leadership process within a school. an essential role to play in the leadership process within a school.

Ladders, carefully placed toward the bottom suggest the notion of rising Ladders, carefully placed toward the bottom suggest the notion of rising to expectations while equally placed diamonds symbolize to expectations while equally placed diamonds symbolize knowledge and equity. Within the diamonds are images of the sun knowledge and equity. Within the diamonds are images of the sun designed to represent warmth: the notion that we must work to designed to represent warmth: the notion that we must work to improve achievement for all student regardless of race, ethnicity or improve achievement for all student regardless of race, ethnicity or socio-economic status.socio-economic status.

The top section of the front design reveals both plum trees representing The top section of the front design reveals both plum trees representing wisdom and birds feet representing protection of young. Both wisdom and birds feet representing protection of young. Both images were designed to remind us of the importance of character images were designed to remind us of the importance of character (wisdom) and competence (safe and orderly environment) when (wisdom) and competence (safe and orderly environment) when striving to create effective schools. Together, the front image striving to create effective schools. Together, the front image synthesizes a shared vision amongst staff, students and synthesizes a shared vision amongst staff, students and administrators while essential correlates are identified in an overall administrators while essential correlates are identified in an overall vision, guided by the compass toward a common goal: Shaping the vision, guided by the compass toward a common goal: Shaping the moral character of our students while improving student moral character of our students while improving student achievement and individual performance. achievement and individual performance.

The back…The back…The back of the egg was designed to represent the four major The back of the egg was designed to represent the four major

roles of School Based Administrators. (Lezotte) The diamond roles of School Based Administrators. (Lezotte) The diamond in the center represents the four points of the leadership in the center represents the four points of the leadership compass. The diamond represents knowledge and wisdom compass. The diamond represents knowledge and wisdom and its’ placement divides the back section of the egg into and its’ placement divides the back section of the egg into four sections. Section one (purple) symbolizes the role of the four sections. Section one (purple) symbolizes the role of the Principal as an Instructional Leader. Purple represents the Principal as an Instructional Leader. Purple represents the trust we must create with our staff to create the environment trust we must create with our staff to create the environment required to be effective leaders together. Section two (blue) required to be effective leaders together. Section two (blue) uses blue to represent the need for patience when fulfilling uses blue to represent the need for patience when fulfilling the role as “coach”. It is important Principals support staff by the role as “coach”. It is important Principals support staff by celebrating their successes and are supportive in their areas celebrating their successes and are supportive in their areas of need. The third section (green) represents the Principal’s of need. The third section (green) represents the Principal’s role as a leader of learners. Green symbolizes the hope role as a leader of learners. Green symbolizes the hope leaders must have when leading staff toward effective school leaders must have when leading staff toward effective school practices. The last section (pink) represents the role of practices. The last section (pink) represents the role of assessment leader. Pink traditionally symbolizes success assessment leader. Pink traditionally symbolizes success which should be the foremost goal for all effective which should be the foremost goal for all effective administrators in terms of student achievement. Each section administrators in terms of student achievement. Each section is equal to represent the importance of reflection while all is equal to represent the importance of reflection while all lines are parallel to indicate the importance of aligning lines are parallel to indicate the importance of aligning curriculum, assessment and each of Lezotte’s seven curriculum, assessment and each of Lezotte’s seven correlates of effective schools. Ram’s horns located in each correlates of effective schools. Ram’s horns located in each section traditional represent strength and leadership section traditional represent strength and leadership reminding us of the important role leadership plays in reminding us of the important role leadership plays in improving overall school climate and student achievement.improving overall school climate and student achievement.

The center of the egg is designed using symbols of knowledge The center of the egg is designed using symbols of knowledge (diamonds in pink=success) along with a starburst (diamonds in pink=success) along with a starburst representing hope. Circles symbolize the unexpected representing hope. Circles symbolize the unexpected blessings that can come from sorrow reminding us of the blessings that can come from sorrow reminding us of the impact we can have on all students. Within the center there impact we can have on all students. Within the center there are also “cracks” carefully located within the diamond are also “cracks” carefully located within the diamond (knowledge) to remind us all students must have equal (knowledge) to remind us all students must have equal access to a viable curriculum or the cracks will spread, access to a viable curriculum or the cracks will spread, widening the achievement gap which will eventually break widening the achievement gap which will eventually break “the egg”.“the egg”.

Side left…Side left…The sides of the egg were carefully designed to represent six of the The sides of the egg were carefully designed to represent six of the

seven correlates of effective schools (Lezotte). Located seven correlates of effective schools (Lezotte). Located between the back and the front designs, both representing between the back and the front designs, both representing leadership and the role of instructional leaders, we are leadership and the role of instructional leaders, we are reminded of the seventh correlate. Netting symbolically reminded of the seventh correlate. Netting symbolically represents the “fishing of men”. In this case, it is important to represents the “fishing of men”. In this case, it is important to remember we too are fisherman seeking to catch and create remember we too are fisherman seeking to catch and create relationships with students that will inspire lifelong learning. relationships with students that will inspire lifelong learning.

The three images located in the center are designed within the The three images located in the center are designed within the diamond (knowledge) to represent the knowledge educators diamond (knowledge) to represent the knowledge educators need to create effective schools (Lezotte) and dyed green to need to create effective schools (Lezotte) and dyed green to represent hope (Hulley & Dier). The triangles carefully created represent hope (Hulley & Dier). The triangles carefully created to support the diamond shapes within it are used to symbolize to support the diamond shapes within it are used to symbolize protection in traditional teaching. This protection reminds us of protection in traditional teaching. This protection reminds us of our obligation to protect and sustain the efforts used within our obligation to protect and sustain the efforts used within schools to create a school operating on the seven correlates. schools to create a school operating on the seven correlates. Lezotte termed this “Correlates in Action”. The color black Lezotte termed this “Correlates in Action”. The color black represents the notion of the absolute while blue (the bottom represents the notion of the absolute while blue (the bottom two triangles) remind us the entire process requires patience. two triangles) remind us the entire process requires patience.

Diamond 1: Settled within the “patient” triangles is the Roman Diamond 1: Settled within the “patient” triangles is the Roman Numeral IV. Numbers were used to represent data for the Numeral IV. Numbers were used to represent data for the frequent monitoring of student progress. The pink center frequent monitoring of student progress. The pink center symbolizes success when data is used both independently and symbolizes success when data is used both independently and in data teams to inform practice. in data teams to inform practice.

Diamond 2: Located in the center and designed in white to Diamond 2: Located in the center and designed in white to represent youth is an equals sign used to symbolize equal represent youth is an equals sign used to symbolize equal opportunity to learn and time on task.opportunity to learn and time on task.

Diamond 3: Located at the top of these 3 correlates is an eye used Diamond 3: Located at the top of these 3 correlates is an eye used to represent the importance of a clear and focused mission. to represent the importance of a clear and focused mission. Hulley & Dier remind us “to teach them you have to reach Hulley & Dier remind us “to teach them you have to reach them”…to reach them, we first need to see them for who they them”…to reach them, we first need to see them for who they are as young men and women full of hope for the future.are as young men and women full of hope for the future.

Side right…Side right…The right side of the egg represents the last of the The right side of the egg represents the last of the

seven correlates. Settled again in diamonds to seven correlates. Settled again in diamonds to represent the knowledge educators require to represent the knowledge educators require to create effective schools, and the patience required create effective schools, and the patience required to get there (blue) additional triangles and circles to get there (blue) additional triangles and circles have been added to this panel. Triangles have been added to this panel. Triangles emphasize warmth and love, while circles emphasize warmth and love, while circles represent unexpected blessings. These designs represent unexpected blessings. These designs were carefully chosen to remind us that the three were carefully chosen to remind us that the three correlates located on this panel have the potential correlates located on this panel have the potential to impact both the character and competence to impact both the character and competence (Hulley & Dier) of our students and schools. (Hulley & Dier) of our students and schools.

Diamond 4: Located at the bottom to represent the Diamond 4: Located at the bottom to represent the importance of positive home-school relations is a importance of positive home-school relations is a church. In Pysanky teaching, the church church. In Pysanky teaching, the church represents the coming together of peoples. Hulley represents the coming together of peoples. Hulley & Dier remind us of the impact this relationship can & Dier remind us of the impact this relationship can have on student achievement. Yellow is also used have on student achievement. Yellow is also used to represent the “perpetuation of family”.to represent the “perpetuation of family”.

Diamond 5: An arrow was used to represent a climate Diamond 5: An arrow was used to represent a climate of high expectations for success. Designed in pink of high expectations for success. Designed in pink to symbolize success, educators must remember to symbolize success, educators must remember the importance of creating a school climate where the importance of creating a school climate where students are motivated to meet high expectations, students are motivated to meet high expectations,

Diamond 6: Symbolically, the sun is used to represent Diamond 6: Symbolically, the sun is used to represent safety as its rays cast upon you. This image safety as its rays cast upon you. This image represents the necessity of a safe and orderly represents the necessity of a safe and orderly environment. Without this correlate, students and environment. Without this correlate, students and staff lack the organizational structure required to staff lack the organizational structure required to create schools based on the other six correlates.create schools based on the other six correlates.

The bottom…The bottom…The top and bottom of the egg were designed to The top and bottom of the egg were designed to

reflect important messages that encapsulate all reflect important messages that encapsulate all other themes and correlates located on the egg. other themes and correlates located on the egg. As both the top and bottom physically touch the As both the top and bottom physically touch the sides, front and back, it is important to sides, front and back, it is important to remember how the rest of the images come remember how the rest of the images come together to support those created on the top together to support those created on the top and bottom. and bottom.

Designed to reflect the top image, the circle and Designed to reflect the top image, the circle and waves represent both hope (green) and waves represent both hope (green) and success (pink). The waves located on the success (pink). The waves located on the bottom image are uneven and perhaps could be bottom image are uneven and perhaps could be described as “uncharted waters”. The band of described as “uncharted waters”. The band of triangles surrounding this image reminds us we triangles surrounding this image reminds us we have the knowledge to chart these waters by have the knowledge to chart these waters by using the seven correlates to secure (anchor) a using the seven correlates to secure (anchor) a beginning and create a shared vision of where beginning and create a shared vision of where we need to go to create effective schools. we need to go to create effective schools. When this all begins working as a process and When this all begins working as a process and we begin re-culturing our schools, the “harbor” we begin re-culturing our schools, the “harbor” becomes more calm and collectively staff, becomes more calm and collectively staff, students, parents and community members students, parents and community members share the responsibility to develop character share the responsibility to develop character and competence in our schools. and competence in our schools.

The top…The top…

The top image designed in a circle reminds us that The top image designed in a circle reminds us that collaboration is essential. Dufour & Marzano collaboration is essential. Dufour & Marzano emphasize the use of PLC’s to enhance collective emphasize the use of PLC’s to enhance collective capacity. The waves, dyed green (hope) and capacity. The waves, dyed green (hope) and designed equally, symbolizes the calmness of the designed equally, symbolizes the calmness of the harbor when all of the correlates are working harbor when all of the correlates are working effectively in schools. This “harbor” represents my effectively in schools. This “harbor” represents my desire to lead a school that could one day be named a desire to lead a school that could one day be named a “Harbor of Hope”. The sun in the center reminds us of “Harbor of Hope”. The sun in the center reminds us of the importance of creating a safe environment and the importance of creating a safe environment and traditionally can also symbolize patience. It is traditionally can also symbolize patience. It is important to remember change is a process, not an important to remember change is a process, not an event. It is often a difficult but rewarding journey event. It is often a difficult but rewarding journey toward success (pink). Hulley & Dier remind us ‘when toward success (pink). Hulley & Dier remind us ‘when schools improve for the sake of students, the journey schools improve for the sake of students, the journey is worth the effort’. Together these images represent is worth the effort’. Together these images represent the collective mission required to create effective the collective mission required to create effective schools and improve student achievement. The ring of schools and improve student achievement. The ring of hope (bottom triangles) was removed for the top hope (bottom triangles) was removed for the top section indicating that hope (green) is now woven into section indicating that hope (green) is now woven into the calmness, trust has been created and together, the calmness, trust has been created and together, although school administrators cannot direct the although school administrators cannot direct the winds, they can certainly adjust their sails… winds, they can certainly adjust their sails…

The Pysanka Perspective…The Pysanka Perspective…It is important to remember that an egg represents a new It is important to remember that an egg represents a new

beginning and based on the very nature of its shape has beginning and based on the very nature of its shape has no beginning and no end. The process of re-culturing a no beginning and no end. The process of re-culturing a school is very much the same. It is an ongoing process school is very much the same. It is an ongoing process that continues to evolve. that continues to evolve.

As leaders, we must remember our role is the compass in the As leaders, we must remember our role is the compass in the storm. No matter how rough the waters may become, our storm. No matter how rough the waters may become, our staff, parents and students depend on us to find the way staff, parents and students depend on us to find the way and provide guidance to calmer waters. and provide guidance to calmer waters.

I have sailed my entire life and have spent much time aboard I have sailed my entire life and have spent much time aboard sailboats of all different shapes and sizes. I have been with sailboats of all different shapes and sizes. I have been with crews that were amazing and some who required much crews that were amazing and some who required much guidance. If I could leave you with one thought it was a guidance. If I could leave you with one thought it was a lesson I learned at a very young age…lesson I learned at a very young age…

If one does not know to which port one If one does not know to which port one

is sailing, no wind is favourable.is sailing, no wind is favourable.

ReferencesReferences

Harbors of Hope: Hulley & DierHarbors of Hope: Hulley & Dier

What Effective Schools Do: LezotteWhat Effective Schools Do: Lezotte

Leaders of Learning: Durfour & MarzanoLeaders of Learning: Durfour & Marzano

Ukrainian Folk Pysanka: ManboUkrainian Folk Pysanka: Manbo

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