Comments for The Emerging Principal http://theemergingprincipal.com The forward journey of an emerging school administrator Fri, 25 Dec 2009 23:37:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 Comment on And were back…. by principalwells http://theemergingprincipal.com/?p=92&cpage=1#comment-31 principalwells Fri, 25 Dec 2009 23:37:12 +0000 http://theemergingprincipal.com/?p=92#comment-31 With over a decade in the principal's chair, I think it is time to make the leap if you are asking the question! Some thoughts for those starting out...look at the district and the school to see if it fits you. Talk to other principals in the district. Read minutes of Board meetings to see what the politics are like. I started as a principal of a small school in a very rural corner of my state. I find that principals of small schools are expected to know and do everything - from being the nurse, to teaching a class, to driving the bus. I would steer away from this as being a principal is enough of a job! I know of some assistants who love their jobs- it really depends on who the principal is. So, jump in...it is an exciting and rewarding job!<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('31','principalwells'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('31','principalwells','With over a decade in the principal\'s chair, I think it is time to make the leap if you are asking the question! Some thoughts for those starting out...look at the district and the school to see if it fits you. Talk to other principals in the district. Read minutes of Board meetings to see what the politics are like. I started as a principal of a small school in a very rural corner of my state. I find that principals of small schools are expected to know and do everything - from being the nurse, to teaching a class, to driving the bus. I would steer away from this as being a principal is enough of a job! I know of some assistants who love their jobs- it really depends on who the principal is. So, jump in...it is an exciting and rewarding job!'); return false;">Quote</a></div> With over a decade in the principal’s chair, I think it is time to make the leap if you are asking the question! Some thoughts for those starting out…look at the district and the school to see if it fits you. Talk to other principals in the district. Read minutes of Board meetings to see what the politics are like. I started as a principal of a small school in a very rural corner of my state. I find that principals of small schools are expected to know and do everything – from being the nurse, to teaching a class, to driving the bus. I would steer away from this as being a principal is enough of a job! I know of some assistants who love their jobs- it really depends on who the principal is. So, jump in…it is an exciting and rewarding job!
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]]> Comment on And were back…. by Adam http://theemergingprincipal.com/?p=92&cpage=1#comment-29 Adam Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:14:03 +0000 http://theemergingprincipal.com/?p=92#comment-29 Firstly, thanks so much for your post! I am not sure how certifications work in Virginia, but in New Hampshire one does not need to be certified as a principal to be an assistant. Even that aside, it really does come down to a leap of faith. Being in rural New Hampshire, I also wonder what the difference between being the principal of a small school would be versus the assistant in a larger school. School size would also be a consideration for being an assistant in a larger school might see you as being one of many, which could function both positively and as a negative. The answer really is that there is no answer and to keep oneself developing and moving forward. Each situation is so different. Be self-aware and proceed with care! Hope that continues the conversation.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('29','Adam'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('29','Adam','Firstly, thanks so much for your post! I am not sure how certifications work in Virginia, but in New Hampshire one does not need to be certified as a principal to be an assistant. Even that aside, it really does come down to a leap of faith. Being in rural New Hampshire, I also wonder what the difference between being the principal of a small school would be versus the assistant in a larger school. School size would also be a consideration for being an assistant in a larger school might see you as being one of many, which could function both positively and as a negative. The answer really is that there is no answer and to keep oneself developing and moving forward. Each situation is so different. Be self-aware and proceed with care! Hope that continues the conversation.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Firstly, thanks so much for your post! I am not sure how certifications work in Virginia, but in New Hampshire one does not need to be certified as a principal to be an assistant. Even that aside, it really does come down to a leap of faith. Being in rural New Hampshire, I also wonder what the difference between being the principal of a small school would be versus the assistant in a larger school. School size would also be a consideration for being an assistant in a larger school might see you as being one of many, which could function both positively and as a negative. The answer really is that there is no answer and to keep oneself developing and moving forward. Each situation is so different. Be self-aware and proceed with care! Hope that continues the conversation.
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]]> Comment on And were back…. by Heather H. http://theemergingprincipal.com/?p=92&cpage=1#comment-28 Heather H. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:24:51 +0000 http://theemergingprincipal.com/?p=92#comment-28 I've been wondering the same thing. I have finished my CAGS and am now certified. When do I make the leap? Do I take a giant leap to Principal or start at AP. I'd love to know your thoughts.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('28','Heather H.'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('28','Heather H.','I\'ve been wondering the same thing. I have finished my CAGS and am now certified. When do I make the leap? Do I take a giant leap to Principal or start at AP. I\'d love to know your thoughts.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> I’ve been wondering the same thing. I have finished my CAGS and am now certified. When do I make the leap? Do I take a giant leap to Principal or start at AP. I’d love to know your thoughts.
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]]> Comment on At the fork in the road, the scarecrow says that you can go that way or that way. by Dave Wells http://theemergingprincipal.com/?p=76&cpage=1#comment-14 Dave Wells Sun, 05 Apr 2009 19:31:01 +0000 http://theemergingprincipal.com/?p=76#comment-14 I am a fanatic about educational technology and have been a principal for 11 years. The question for me is - how do I best support technology integration as a school leader. Should I go into a class and lead technology lessons, work with teachers after school, or...see to it that my teachers have the most access to resources (both hardware and training) as possible. I find there are many, many, competing demands on me as a leader and sometimes I get most done for my teachers by coordinating and leading.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('14','Dave Wells'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('14','Dave Wells','I am a fanatic about educational technology and have been a principal for 11 years. The question for me is - how do I best support technology integration as a school leader. Should I go into a class and lead technology lessons, work with teachers after school, or...see to it that my teachers have the most access to resources (both hardware and training) as possible. I find there are many, many, competing demands on me as a leader and sometimes I get most done for my teachers by coordinating and leading.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> I am a fanatic about educational technology and have been a principal for 11 years. The question for me is – how do I best support technology integration as a school leader. Should I go into a class and lead technology lessons, work with teachers after school, or…see to it that my teachers have the most access to resources (both hardware and training) as possible. I find there are many, many, competing demands on me as a leader and sometimes I get most done for my teachers by coordinating and leading.
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]]> Comment on At the fork in the road, the scarecrow says that you can go that way or that way. by ThinkICT http://theemergingprincipal.com/?p=76&cpage=1#comment-13 ThinkICT Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:15:08 +0000 http://theemergingprincipal.com/?p=76#comment-13 You may also want to check out Capella U and Lesley U. I don't know if they require the GRE but I know they both have totally online programs. Congrats on doing the principal cert! The journey never ends... it just takes new twists and turns. Do what fits you and your family.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('13','ThinkICT'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('13','ThinkICT','You may also want to check out Capella U and Lesley U. I don\'t know if they require the GRE but I know they both have totally online programs. Congrats on doing the principal cert! The journey never ends... it just takes new twists and turns. Do what fits you and your family.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> You may also want to check out Capella U and Lesley U. I don’t know if they require the GRE but I know they both have totally online programs. Congrats on doing the principal cert! The journey never ends… it just takes new twists and turns. Do what fits you and your family.
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