Friday, November 22, 2013

Fueling Leadership

(home.lps.org)

Teaching, guiding and supporting students growth in their academic journey is why I got into this business of education. Seeing teachers deliver quality instruction and do what is best for kids is one of many motivations to continue the work. In a world of ever evolving requirements placed on the shoulders of educators, I am mesmerized by the dedication that our teachers have during this transition in academia. Furthermore, I am in awe of the leadership I see in the school buildings by my colleagues, the building administrators and their staff's.

The role of the teacher has changed. What we ask of our teachers any given year is simply amazing. They are handed a class schedule, a roster of students and simply told, teach. And, if you are fortunate enough, they do it with passion, perseverance and a level of . They teach knowing that in a little over 180 school days there jobs will be critiqued by the performance of their students on a test they had very little to do with creating.  


They change their content, they change their delivery based on research of best practices and they evolve into the teachers their students need them to be. Teachers educate themselves while they educate their students. They learn about implementing technology into instruction, the discuss grading practices and assessments and they meet and collaborate to be better.


The role of the administrator has changed. They too have the responsibility to bring best practices to the forefront of every classroom and provide every teacher with the resources they need to be successful. With the implementation of new evaluation tools, ongoing walkthroughs, district initiatives, federal mandates and specific building needs, Instructional Leaders are pulled in more directions than ever before. 


Both continue to lead by example.  Teachers continue to teach with passion and leaders continue to lead by inspiring their school community. Neither rests. 


As you think through your work, simply ask, do you lead by example? And, how do you continue to fuel leadership


As I connect with fellow educators within my district and through my Professional Learning Network I am often reminded of how we are always in the forefront of education. The decisions we make do matter and the example we set is measured, whether intended or not. 



(imgquotes.com)

No comments:

Post a Comment