Sandra M. Sheppard

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About Sandra M. Sheppard

Skilled team leader and engaging community collaborator; known for bringing like minds together in creative and innovative ways that maximize assets and strengths of individuals, groups, communities, and organizations; innovative educator know for group-based model that exponentially enhances student accountability, participation, professional development, and expected outcomes; insightful consultant for development of community-based models that support life span development for a full spectrum of demo-geo-graphics.Teaching style defined as: accountable, asset-based, change-oriented, experiential, & informed by liberation theory. The goal is to develop autonomous, critical, informed and responsible learners who embrace the challenge of becoming agents of change. Leadership style defined by: commitment to transform strategic intent into strategic practice; identifying critical drivers of success; shaping cultural conditions to maximize individual performance; fostering strength and sustainability in succession planning; and building organizational structure that supports a well-informed business strategy.Trained as a Circle-keeper for Peace Circles, bringing a diverse group of people together in a safe environment to share experiences so they will have a greater sense of understanding for one another. Participants learn to appreciate similarities and respect differences. The goal is to break down any barriers and stereotypes and facilitate honest dialogue that will bring members closer together. When peace is felt within it ripples out to the world.