Sara Baragona

My leadership philosophy is built on relationships and results. Relationships- I value respect, honesty, integrity, and cooperation in both myself and those I work with or teach. I believe that communication is key to building relationships and functioning as a team to support the goals of the school. Building relationships also requires humility and patience. Results – As a leader, I am goal-oriented, flexible, and a problem-solver. This allows me to be prepared for chaos by having plans ready for what-if situations and using resources around me to meet goals. I also do not assume to know everything. I value listening to those around me to gather feedback in order to plan the best way to get results. I expect colleagues to bring possible solutions for any problems instead of only complaining. I expect for people to help be part of a solution as we build a culture of community within our organization. I also expect and model positive interactions with colleagues and students. I believe that everyone has potential and something to offer to our community. I expect to give or receive constructive criticism or feedback in one-on-one settings. Mistakes will happen and we will learn from those. The overarching ideal that will define my leadership is service. Service to co-workers, students, and the school.