Hello again, It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything, mainly because I’ve been so busy. It’s amazing that just when I think I have some free time, something pops up or a student is sent to me or I have to be in one of my many meetings. It’s amazing. What I’ve decided to […]
When I jumped into school administration, I knew I would have to learn a lot real fast, but I’ve been feeling a little overwhelmed lately. There is just so much to learn in such a short period of time. I just saw the movie Unstoppable, and I was feeling like Denzel Washington as he was […]
I’m learning real fast that as an administrator, you have power and influence that other people would like to control. I find myself receiving requests from different sources asking me to take some kind of action on their behalf. In most cases, the requests are legitimate and in the best interest of the student or […]
As you know, I’m starting out in administration, and I’m still learning this new position. One of the lessons I’m learning is how to make decisions on student consequences. How hard do you hammer? What is the appropriate consequence for the crime? If you are too harsh with the consequence, then you are in danger […]