Chapter 2 Reflection: Support
With support being a basic need of everyone on a school campus, you’d think that it would be easier to come by. However, different personalities and priorities create a need for multifaceted support including: financial, material, physical, emotional, human, and/or moral. Each teacher will respond differently to varied levels of support so it is up to the leader to get to know the staff and what will work them.
From my perspective, one of the most powerful elements descried in this chapter was visibility. I have experienced what a difference it can make in everyone’s day when the administration is not holed up in their office. During my first year and a half of teaching we had an exceptional GIS (Vice Principal) who offered unwavering support to both the staff and students. Each morning he walked through every single classroom to check on things. He was able to make sincere connections with the students that impacted their behavior and learning. In addition, the teachers always knew that they could count on him for anything that they might need. I found this especially valuable as a new teacher and I aspire to model his effort in a future leadership role.
I agree that visibility of a leader needs to be evidenced on a daily basis. I believe that teachers, support staff, students, and the whole school community feels supported when our leader is visible.
ReplyDeleteI also agree that visibility is extremely important. Not only does it send a message to the staff, but it sends a positive message to students and parents.
ReplyDeleteIt makes a huge difference when a leader is visible to staff, students and parents. It definitiley sends a positive message and even a feeling of support to staff.
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