These courses gave me a way to reflect on my residency experience. Throughout the year I shadowed my critical friend director at High Tech Middle as the school leadership resident. I provided support to the director, the teachers and the students at my school. During the courses, I shared and reflected on my residency experiences with my cohort members. Additionally, these courses focused on skills and approaches needed for effective leadership, such as coaching teachers, creating a positive school climate, hiring staff members, giving and receiving feedback, and professional development.