describes how she’s helping lead her school during these unpredictable times. As an administrative team of four, we have written thank you notes to each and every staff member. The responses I have received from staff members have shown me that the personal touch in leadership cannot be underestimated. One teacher told me that the […]
Principal Fellow, John Corey, III (Class 25) has learned a “few salient and unexpected things while serving as an administrative intern during the COVID-19 pandemic. First and foremost, people are people and they have to prioritize what’s urgent in their lives — this includes administrators, teachers, parents, students. I learned I should be prepared to […]
Principal Fellow, Randy Meisenhelder (Class 26) has gained a better understanding when it comes to the importance of building quality relationships with students and families, especially due to inequities in our students’ realities. Added hardships like this pandemic not only highlight these inequities, they exacerbate them. I am using the unexpected quarantine as an opportunity to grow, so […]
NC Principal Fellow, Kisha Young (Class 25) acknowledges the need for school leaders to be flexible at all times. She understands that as a leader, not only do the students rely on your direction, but also your staff. As a leader, checking on your staff’s well being – mentally and physically – is essential. She points out […]
is reminded that there will always be curveballs to continuously challenge us in ways we can never be prepared. As an administrator your approach and attitude is what your staff, students and community are watching and they are reacting based on how you act. For my upcoming internship I am looking forward to real world […]