Jacqueline Arevalo

 

  The article “Moral Leadership and the Role of Unconscious Bias” by Shonk (2020) emphasizes the importance of moral leadership, urging leaders to acknowledge their biases to foster fairness and equity. It highlights the necessity of self-reflection and ethical decision-making, as well as valuing diverse perspectives to promote inclusivity. In my workplace, authority bias significantly impacts decision-making in academic advising. This bias occurs when ideas from those in power are prioritized over others, as noted by Mizzi (2022). Despite annual summer conferences where employees are told their input is valued, leadership often implements changes that serve organizational interests rather than enhancing our day-to-day operations. For example, academic advisors previously had the autonomy to address unique student needs but now must seek approval from upper leadership for such decisions, limiting our ability to support students effectively. In addition, the article "Contemplat...

  Hello, my name is Jacqueline Arevalo, but I go by Jackie. I am a proud dog owner of two wonderful pups named Bubbles and Charlie. Bubbles is a 10-year-old Malti-poo and Charlie is a 5-year-old French bulldog. During my free time I enjoy traveling, going on walks, trying different coffeeshops, reading, going to the beach, and visiting family. I am currently not involved in any activities at Embry-Riddle; however, I am employed by ERAU worldwide. My career goal is to work with a special education department to identify or design quality educational programs that incorporate various learning modalities and techniques. My previous experience with an assessment team allowed me to recognize the significant gap in services and the challenges families face in finding appropriate support and getting it approved by their insurance. Unfortunately, special education services have increasingly prioritized cost-effectiveness over being child focused. Through this course, I aim to deepen my...