What I have learned from My School Administrators

I have learned a lot from my Administrators since I have become a teacher in a public high school. My basic philosophy, knowledge, and technique for teaching has been greatly influenced by my Administrative Team as well as the team at NTI. Their ability to apply rules and regulations fairly within a diverse culture has been helpful. They are able to navigate situations and conflict in a way that is successful for all. I have observed them resolve situations in a way that provides positive learning and growth for all. As I watch them handle these problems on a day to day basis, I am able to incorporate their problem solving skills into mine.

The Administrators have a deep understanding of the problems and needs our students have, such as issues from home, our culture, their peers and society in general. They are excellent at multi-tasking wearing many hats at one time dealing with contrasting and conflicting issues. They are stretched as they deal with the increasing changes and challenges at school from, class size, rules, procedures, community relations, finances, curriculum, standards and student success with more being added to this list each year. In spite of all these stressors my Administrators are very supportive and helpful and are great examples for their profession. Even though I do not deal with the same problems that the Administration deals with, just knowing what they do and how they deal with these challenges helps me become a better teacher. I feel very lucky to be part of this Team.

Thanks,
Ron