Maurice Sykes (DC EPFP ’78-79), director of the Early Childhood Leadership institute at the University of the District of Columbia, is an IEL Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP) alumnus. Sykes recently shared his EPFP experience, saying, “EPFP was the most powerful professional development I had in my career… We had a broad range of opportunities and developmental experiences and interacted with cutting-edge thinkers. EPFP was enlightening and transformative.” His recent book, Doing the Right Thing for Children: Eight Qualities of Leadership, reflects on his personal experiences with leadership and focuses on eight core leadership values: human potential, knowledge, social justice, competence, fun/enjoyment, personal renewal, perseverance, and courage. READ MORE…