--- title: "Women of Leadership: Creating Change to Amplify Culture" description: Jacqueling De La Cruz, Community School Director of PS 98, Inwood, NY tells us about the changes she has made to everyday tasks that have created inclusion image: https://www.tlpnyc.com/hubfs/Staff%20Photos%201.15.2019/IMG_0678.jpeg --- [![tlp-png-logo-blue](https://www.tlpnyc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/tlp-png-logo-blue.png?width=276&height=137&name=tlp-png-logo-blue.png "tlp-png-logo-blue")](https://www.tlpnyc.com/) [212.625.8001](tel:212-625-8001) | [Blog](https://www.tlpnyc.com/blog) - Our Programs - Businesses - [Business](https://www.tlpnyc.com/our-programs/businesses) - [Employee Management Training Program](https://www.tlpnyc.com/en-us/employee-management-training) - [Coaching](https://www.tlpnyc.com/our-programs/businesses/leadership-coaching) - [Ala Carte Workshop Menu](https://www.tlpnyc.com/our-programs/businesses/lp-workshop-listing) - [Colleges](https://www.tlpnyc.com/motivational-speakers-for-college-students) - Schools and Communities - [Schools and Communities](https://www.tlpnyc.com/our-programs/schools-and-communities/) - [Youth Development](https://www.tlpnyc.com/our-programs/schools-and-communities/youth-development) - [Staff Professional Development](https://www.tlpnyc.com/our-programs/schools-and-communities/professional-development) - [Family Engagement](https://www.tlpnyc.com/our-programs/schools-and-communities/family-engagement) - [CASEL Select Conflict Resolution Program](https://www.tlpnyc.com/casel) - [About Us](https://www.tlpnyc.com/about-us) - [Careers](https://tlpnyc.hire.trakstar.com/?) - [About Us](https://www.tlpnyc.com/about-us) - [Certified NYS & NYC Women Owned Business](https://www.tlpnyc.com/nys-certified-women-owned-business) - [ABC's of Leadership](https://www.tlpnyc.com/abcs-of-leadership) - [Resources and Tips](https://www.tlpnyc.com/blog) - [Our Blog](https://www.tlpnyc.com/blog) - [Books](https://www.tlpnyc.com/leadership-marketplace) - [Tips for Managers and Supervisors](https://www.tlpnyc.com/blog/topic/business) - [Resources for School Staff and Adminstration](https://www.tlpnyc.com/blog/topic/school) - [Professional Leadership Development](https://www.tlpnyc.com/blog/topic/professional) - [Free Webinars](https://www.tlpnyc.com/free-workshops) - [Contact Us](https://www.tlpnyc.com/contact-us) [![Schedule a Consultation](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2847193/7cd96dab-9a5f-430e-a043-72a0b53bf15d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2847193/7cd96dab-9a5f-430e-a043-72a0b53bf15d) ![](https://www.tlpnyc.com/hubfs/Staff%20Photos%201.15.2019/IMG_0678.jpeg) # Women of Leadership: Creating Change to Amplify Culture ![The Leadership Program](https://www.tlpnyc.com/hubfs/Full-Logo.gif) The Leadership Program In honor of Women's History Month, all month long we will be focusing on the women in our organization who have taken risks and embraced change that have benefited schools, communities, businesses we serve and overall The Leadership Program. With consideration to internal and external factors and a strong desire to succeed these leaders are doing what most would not think is possible or necessary to move mountains and create culture that we call the [ABC's of Leadership](https://www.tlpnyc.com/abcs-of-leadership). **A**mplify | **B**uild | **C**ultivate **Today, Jacqueling De La Cruz, Community School Director of PS 98, Inwood, NY tells us about the changes she has made to everyday tasks that have created inclusion in her school community.** --- Get inspired to take risks, create and embrace change. It's uncomfortable but its so rewarding. 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