Featured Tigers is a monthly series wherein the spotlight shines on a few students, alumni, faculty and staff from our Crete, Lincoln and Omaha campus locations. These individuals stand out in the best way — as talented and driven leaders.
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What is your name and title?
Bess Sullivan Scott | Associate Professor of Practice
How long have you taught at Ë®¹ûÅÉ? What attracted you to teach here?
Six years; My deep knowledge of and experience with the Ë®¹ûÅÉ Master of Education — Educational Leadership cadre from its inception inspired me to apply. From 1997 on a yearly basis, I would join the cadre to guest teach leadership models, continuous school improvement and teacher evaluation, and participated yearly in the practice leadership interviews as well as being available to mentor Ë®¹ûÅÉ educational leadership students. Bottom line, I knew the Ë®¹ûÅÉ Educational Leadership developed servant leaders who knew curriculum, instruction and assessment.
What do you consider the best part of your Ë®¹ûÅÉ experience?
The students and how they serve their schools during and after their two-year cadre.
What is something you're proud of accomplishing or achieving while at Ë®¹ûÅÉ?
Ë®¹ûÅÉ Educational Leadership graduates believe deeply in leading regardless of their job title. Thus Ë®¹ûÅÉ EDL graduates have huge impact on students, colleagues and their school communities!
Do you have a favorite class to teach? If so, what about it makes it your favorite?
Our cadre format consists of 27 credit hours with the same cohort of students and teachers. We live what we teach as we develop a cadre culture of individual accountability and positive interdependence - exactly what school leaders strive to do in their environments.
What advice would you give to current students? Or, what was some advice you received as a student that you still value?
Be humble. Work hard. Collaborate. Care as much about your fellow student's success as your own! Become the best version of yourself each day.
