Sunday, March 22, 2009

Administrator

The most important thing I have learned about working with my school administrator in the past year is that he lives and breathes his job. I have the privledge of working at the school where my youngest daughter is a junior and my oldest daughter is a special needs para-professional. I am constantly going to different after school functions and I always see our principal, Mr. Hampton at these functions. He supports and cheers the students at sporting events, band competitions, chorus and drama productions as well as when tragedy strikes. My daughter had a student die from a syndrome he had and Mr. Hampton was there. He helped with a memorial service where a tree was planted, he also helped with the reception for this very special student. Then when they announced that all part time positions would be done away with for the next school year, he called me into his office to let me know that I should not worry. That my position was different and that not only would I have a job next year, but that i would be full time. I have a great deal of respect for this man and love working at Central in part because of his respect for his staff and students.

3 comments:

  1. Hi, Jayna - you are fortunate to work for such a professional - and congratulations for moving to full time next year! You deserve it - your principal recognizes your talents and wants to see you involved with more students. Good for you and keep up the good work!

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  2. Jayna,

    Your identificaton of the school adminstrator could not be more correct. No matter the time of day the school is on their mind and they are always a phone call away. Congratualtions on going Full Time, You are a great teacher.

    Thanks,

    Ron

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  3. Jayna, you are right about Mr. H. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't be here right now. He gave me a chance when nobody else would. And yes, he is EVERYWHERE! I don't get to go to many extra-curricular activities, but when I do, he's always there. He may not be the most loved, or fun-loving principal, but he supports his teachers and cares for his students.

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