As with most jobs, you don’t know how to do the job until you DO the job. Being a school leader is no different. Universities teach you theory but nothing equates to living and working through situations with people. How do we bridge the gap between educational leadership curriculums and real experience? Most Masters programsContinue reading “Administrator Preparedness”
Tag Archives: Education
Components of School Improvement
School improvement is an ongoing conversation across the country. There have been millions of dollars spent on research and programs that promise to help schools achieve better performance. In my opinion, there are resources that don’t receive enough attention for the impact that they have on school improvement, the teachers and staff that work inContinue reading “Components of School Improvement”
The Value of A Professional Learning Network
Work is hard when you do it alone. This is especially true in Education. Things are more bearable when you can share the load. Due to our human nature, we can sometimes feel that we’re in a situation on our own. This is why having people in your circle that know and understand the natureContinue reading “The Value of A Professional Learning Network”
25-26
Entering my twenty-first year in education I’ve had mixed emotions. There have been moments over the past month that have made me question if I’m on the right path. There are some things that are weighing on me heavily, but I know I have a job to do. For the first time in my career,Continue reading “25-26”
Everyone Needs A Mentor
“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction” . Everyone needs someone in their corner, rooting for them to succeed. A good mentor does just that. They walk alongside you and provide guidance when needed. I was assigned a mentor during my first year of teaching.Continue reading “Everyone Needs A Mentor”
Are You A Leader Worth Following?
Depending on who you ask, thoughts on what a leader is could vary widely. Some leaders are quiet, while some can be more outgoing. There are some leaders that are charismatic, while others could be boorish. No matter the characteristics, the success of any school rests on its leadership. Leadership is defined as the abilityContinue reading “Are You A Leader Worth Following?”
Bloom Where You’re Planted
The education world is knee deep in hiring season. Educators across the country are making decisions for the following school year. Administrators are living in two different worlds; finishing one school year, while planning for the upcoming school year. Many educators are also trying to makes decisions regarding their careers. Hard decisions will need toContinue reading “Bloom Where You’re Planted”
My Life In Education… 