This site is a class blog space for new Career and Technical Specializations and Heathcare Science teachers enrolled in the New Teacher Institute (NTI) at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Most important thing...
The most important thing I've learned about working with my school administrators in the past term/year is . . . " that they are human too. They have the same fears and thoughts that teachers have. I have grown close to some of my administrators only to have them be moved. So I will start new relationships with new administrators next year. They really do want us to succeed and have great years of teaching experience. They were teachers once and can really identify with the ups and downs of teaching. I feel comfortable with my administrators, I can share my concerns and happy days without feeling like I will be judged. I have also learned that they have a lot of people depending on them to direct and model what they expect from their staff and students.
Hello Loraine! It is funny how we sometimes separate ourselves from our adminstrators by assuming that they do not understand where we are coming from as teachers. When in fact, they get it because, like you said, they were once teachers too. Remembering that everyone is human really helps one to be able to open up and share feelings and ask for guidance when needed. You touched on a very important topic...I enjoyed reading your blog! Have a wonderful week!
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