Some of my staff members and students have noticed my newly chosen title. I have not explained it to them but thought this is the proper place for them to hear the answer.
As an educator I learned very early in my career that the principal does affect a school’s climate and student achievement. I have worked under some fabulous principals that have made working with them a joy. The whole school was very positive, the students enjoyed attending school and the staff worked very hard to support each other. Unfortunately not all of my experiences have been that positive. My goal as the leader of St. Raphael is to create that same type of positive and supportive school that I was fortunate enough to experience.
One way in which I work is to lead by example. I have asked my staff to grow in their skills of using technology as a tool for teaching and learning. While expecting my staff to grow in their skills and knowledge I held myself to the same standard. Just like the teachers I have shared my successes and failures. Together we celebrate all the wonderful accomplishments we have made. We also support each other when things do not go as we had hoped. I wanted to start the school year off with this message so at my staff welcome breakfast I presented my first staff development motivational movie.
Mostly, I want my staff to understand that we are all learning so that led to my title change….Chief Learner of St. Raphael.
I love your new title. I think it is great that you are willing to put yourself as not only an administrator but as a learner as well. Best wishes this year as you embrace many new programs and ideas which benefit the learning community.
Great info - keep up the great work.
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