A Principal'S Job Is One The Toughest Job There Is.If You

Leadership is a process whereby a person influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal. A principal is a vital position because it ultimately leads to student achievement. As a principal I must be a culture manager, change agent, community builder, and ethical leader in my school. Being an effective principal requires setting a clear vision and mission statement, providing shared leadership in the school so that collaboration and mutual decisions are happening daily, producing an environment that all students feel safe and secure in while learning, and many more other important duties that are student focused.

The first role in building a successful learning community is to formulate a solid base of shared mission, vision, values, and goals. These four are the building blocks of a solid foundation for decision making for school improvement. Mission or purpose is the first block and focuses on the question “Why do we exist?” The second block is vision or the direction the school is headed. It asks the question “What kind of school or district do we hope to become?” A values block asks “How

We need to be a school district that prepares all students to be productive members of society. We need to expose our students to the real world and help them see that the world is bigger than our very small community. We need to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed and reach their goals. We need be a school with a pluralistic culture. Our students need to be culturally competent and have a good understanding of diversity. We need to promote the acceptance and celebration of people from all walks of life. We need to develop a supportive atmosphere where students feel they can express their beliefs freely without prejudice or judgment.

 To promote a positive ethos in the school through encouraging a shared understanding of the values which underpin our school ethos

|implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by all stakeholders. (ISLLC 2008: 1: ELCC 1) |

I believe each and every student is capable of learning and achieving academic success, however some children require individualized support to ensure their success. A strength I posses that supports high academic expectations for all Houston ISD students is my ability to motivate and empower young children of all types to want to be successful. I am committed to creating a classroom culture where high expectations are set and most importantly constantly communicated to students. I have the ability to lead and differentiate engaging lessons where the diverse learning needs of all students are supported. I am a teacher that believes high academic expectations will be met when lessons are presented in a way that suits all learning styles. I use classroom management strategies to set students up for success.

Two of these themes correlate directly with the mission statement previously created; lifelong learner and student empowerment. A student centered candidate who is a lifelong learner would be able to “provide a safe and effective learning environment in order to develop students with active and creative minds, a sense of worldly understanding, critical thinking skills, self-reliance, a compassion for others and a love of learning.” as stated in the mission statement.

My role in contributing to an outstanding educational program would be one of support. As the principal I would be supportive of teachers by encouraging innovation and planing activities that would enhance learning that extends beyond the classroom. As principal, I would also foster leadership and collaboration among staff. I would be supportive of students and families. It is important for families to know that school staff is there for their children and have their best interests at heart. I would be supportive of our PTSO and work to further develop community support and involvement. Furthermore, as principal I would support the development of the whole child. From academics to social/emotional development from athletics to the arts, middle

Discussions of Power vs. Authority, power being the force and authority is willing due to influence. As I reflected on different situation within my life, the difference is willingness. Are you willing because of influence? If you feel respected and cared for in any relationship you are more apt to do. The understanding of a common goal and vision is kept to progress as well. As respect to a principal, you are working with humans, students, families, teachers, they are people with feelings different backgrounds, strengths and weaknesses. Being a leader that can influence people in a positive way to promote the success

These learning outcome should not only involve the teacher and student but it also incorporate all stakeholders. Therefore, I think schools should ensure that the institution and their policies should reflect these values so to produce well-rounded

Teaching in my classroom will be student-centered and students will be held accountable for their learning and modification of his or her behavior.

This school has the potential makings of wonderful learning institution. Hypothetically, if I were to create an effective learning community, it must entail a few critical characteristics. First, I would insist that the faculty, staff and myself share in the vision of the school. I want everyone to feel comfortable in identifying and resolving problems that manifest during the education process. Our vision will be in support of a rigorous student learning platform, and the teachers will be expected to guide their work and decision-making in support of this program. In return, I

As I reflect on my internship year and first year at St. Rita Catholic School in Dallas, I have only become more entrenched in what I believe the root beliefs, shared purpose, and core values of an ideal school should be. Especially for a school with similar demographics and culture as that of St. Rita.

As a principal, one must be an effective leader to create a school environment that enables your faculty and staff to improve student achievement, the main objective of

The mission statement “to foster in our students a belief in their individual strengths, a love of learning, and a respect for self and others, all in a safe, positive, and caring environment” encompasses the belief all students are teachable. The principal embodied this mission statement, with shift