The most important thing I have learned this year while dealing with the school administrators is diversity. I think each administrator has his/her own technique. Often I think they play good cop/ bad cop. In some cases I believe this to be very effective. Often this just causes confusion and drama amongst the students. The bottom line is consistency. I think this is something students, teachers and parents appreciate.
I have found that each administrator has his/her specialty. Depending on the severity of the offense, effects my reaction. If the students administrator gives a ton of warnings - I may choose not to waste my time. I may give the student a personal detention or a lunch detention. All this said, I have no interest in becoming a high school administrator.
I agree that it must be an overwhelming job to be an administrator. I see inconsistencies a lot and I am sure it is hard to be consistent because of the volume that the administrators are dealing with. I definitely feel that in this position of leadership there should be no favoritism and as much stability with policies as possible.
ReplyDeleteWe have had that same problem in the past. But thank the lord they got rid of the bad cop and hired someone who is one the same page. It is hard to deal with so many different personalities at once especially when your trying to deal with an issue and everyone of them has different advise or solution. I feel your pain on that one.
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