The most important thing I have learned about my administrators is that they help make my job easier! I have found them to be very resourceful and understanding. What is nice about my administrators is that they have been in my shoes! Each was an instructor at some point in time and they haven't forgotten what it is like. They appreciate the efforts that I put forth. Even if I don't get it right or I am late doing something, they sense my newness and provide resources to help me along (technical support mostly).
Another important thing that I have learned about administrators is that each has specific duties although sometimes wide and varied. In my school there are three assistant principals; academics, discipline and curriculum/counsel. They make sure the day to day operations of running the school are taken care of. They truly make our principal's job much easier becuase they pretty much put out the fires before they ignite.
Hi, Bea - I really like your first statement, as some teachers would find it just the opposite. Good for you for appreciating what the entire administrative staff does to make things run smoothly. Helps you to focus on teaching and managing your students as you should - thank you for your insightful post.
ReplyDeleteYour school’s administrative staff sounds a lot like ours. We have the same three assistant principals and the principal. They each are very good at what they do and seem to manage the school with the same beliefs as the Principal. On a day to day basis you can’t tell if the principal s absent or out of the school attending a meeting. They truly work as one cohesive unit and I appreciate the efforts they put in for us.
ReplyDeleteHere,here also Bea. Our school has 3 admins also who does great work. Although, sometimes I feel that they are overwhelmed by all of the issues they have to deal with. They also provide me with all the resources that I require to do a better job.
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