Author Archives: jdkoontz

Why extroverts fail, introverts flounder and you probably succeed

Posted on January 29, 2013 by jdkoontz | Permalink 0

This article caught my eye because of the connection to Myers Briggs.  As I read the article, it interested me for two reasons.  One, it speaks to how there are varying degrees of being an introvert or an extrovert. This … Continue reading →
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The Semantics of Policy

Posted on March 27, 2012 by jdkoontz | Permalink 1

One of the items up for discussion at the policy meeting I attended for our assignment in EDLP 705 had to do with state code § 22.1-79.1, a.k.a. the King’s Dominion Law.  This law passed in 1986 requires Virginia schools … Continue reading →
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Law, policy, Richmond Times-Dispatch, schools

Unintended Consequences

Posted on March 16, 2012 by jdkoontz | Permalink 0

One of the areas that I have found interesting about our study of policy is the unintended consequences of policy and law.  When policy is written, there is no way to fully anticipate how the regulations will ultimately play out … Continue reading →
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Law, policy, schools, Teacher Evaluations, The Washington Post

Ending the Continuing Contract Could Hurt Collaboration

Posted on February 13, 2012 by jdkoontz | Permalink 0

House Bill 576 and Senate Bill 438 both look to end the continuing contract system for the teachers and administrator of Virginia.  Under the current system, teachers are not guaranteed a job, only due process and documentation in order to … Continue reading →
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704, Law, policy

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking

Posted on January 24, 2012 by jdkoontz | Permalink 0

An article came out today in USA Today about a new book by Susan Cain who spent five years studying Introverts and their counterparts, Extroverts.  The book is called Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop … Continue reading →
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MBTI/ LCI

Penn State vs The Court of Public Opinion

Posted on January 21, 2012 by jdkoontz | Permalink 0

Penn State will “not only do what is required under the law, we will do what is right” according to the interim president.   Leaders and people in positions of leadership obviously have to work within the law, but we … Continue reading →
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The Personal Dominance of Tim Tebow

Posted on December 2, 2011 by jdkoontz | Permalink 0

Tim Tebow is a rookie quarterback for the Denver Broncos.  He is beloved by fans and teammates and maligned by the critics and talking heads on Sports Center.  One thing that everyone agrees on, he is a natural leader.  There … Continue reading →
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Current Research on Current Events

Posted on November 22, 2011 by jdkoontz | Permalink 1

I wrote my final paper on the effect of social media and the Internet on the four leadership frames.  Social media is constantly changing.  What was relevant even a few years ago, is no longer applicable for leaders.  As I … Continue reading →
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MBTI and Writing

Posted on November 1, 2011 by jdkoontz | Permalink 0

One of the major take aways from the summer course for me was a better understanding of my preferences and learning style.   On the MBTI, I am an Extrovert with a score of 47.  Extraversion and writing do not exactly … Continue reading →
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Writing Class Reflection

Posted on October 23, 2011 by jdkoontz | Permalink 0

I am glad I waited to reflect on last Saturday’s class until after I completed the paper.  I found this paper to be challenging.  The feedback from class was very helpful and I received some additional feedback during the week.  … Continue reading →
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