What a Day!

Wow! What a first day of class. The further we get into the program the more I feel that being a principal is a goal I want to strive for. I liked the statement "It is not so much about what you learn but that there are no right/wrong answers. It is all relevant. You need to look at everything in context and there is no black and white." I get the feeling that this class is going to open my eyes and increase my understanding and patience with those in administration.

A topic of discussion that hit home was when we talked about teachers or committees have "a" say versus a "final" say. This has been a hot topic in our building with various committees expecting that their "opinion or recommendation" be implemented and then becoming angry when it is altered before implementation or not being implemented at all. I think that it needs to be made clear at the onset of a committee gathering that they are not the end all. That is the principal or superintendent.

Another topic that hit home was when we talked about the "right people in the wrong seats." I really like the phrase and the concept behind it. I can see utilizing it in the classroom to help explain a decision that has been made. I also found the Future's Wheel a valuable tool to be utilized to look into and plan for the future. It takes you out of the present and makes you look at the bigger picture.

As informative as this session was, I am looking forward to the next.