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Syeda L. Woods graduated from TCNJ's
Educational Leadership Program in August
of 2006 and now works as an elementary
school principal at John Fenwick Academy
in Salem, NJ. Some of the most significant
things she feels she learned in the program
are as follows: how to deal with the personal
challenges an administrator may face;
knowledge of the differing demographics
amongst school districts; supporting
marginal teachers in their pedagogical
approach to teaching; and budgeting, all of
which aides her in the day to day functioning
of her current position. Syeda received her
undergraduate degree from TCNJ and,
because of her great experience, returned for
graduate school. She notes that TCNJ
provides students with a challenging
education that pushes them to be prepared
and capable professionals. While in the Ed
Leadership program, Syeda enjoyed the close
relationships she developed with her
professors and cohort. The bond between
professors and peers were remarkable. To
this day, she still keeps in touch with many
of them.
