Sherwood Middle School: A Short Story

The beginning of the Hollister High School 2014-2015 school year began like many of the previous school years, with new administrators being introduced to the instructional staff. The new principal made a covenant with the staff. He promised to be a leader who will stay in the building and finish whatever he started. The new instructional leader was promoted from assistant principal to the principal’s chair. In an effort to gain credibility with the staff in terms of following through with his promise to stick around until he is able to realize his vision, he built a house in the area. The building leaders in the past did not live in the district and their children were not enrolled in the Hollister R-V School District. Now that he was

Breaking news from Belle Plaine Middle School! A girl on Venus name Margot has been stuck in a closet during the one hour of sun!

It all started at Wachter Middle School in Mr. Puffe’s classroom. Paige, Emma, Carli, Tessa, and Macie were in Mr.Puffe’s classroom working on a project they had to finish. Emma and Tessa were doing all the science stuff while Paige, Carli, and Macie were just talking about what they should mix together to make a different creature. They thought of maybe doing like a zebra and a panda or an elephant and a giraffe or should we do a giraffe, elephant, zebra. They couldn’t figure out what to do so they ask Emma and Tessa what the should do.

Welcome back! Barnegat teachers are the reason that I pursued a career in education, they shaped my values, inspired me to work hard, instilled a never-give-upattitude, and taught me that there is never a wrong time to do the right thing. The caring environment, passion for teaching, and love for children that they showed are the things I remember and ultimately why I chose to return to Barnegat as a teacher. In the opening address, I shared with you just a few of my memories of elementary school, and from the recent feedback, we all have them in common and they drive us each day.

As Trinity walked through the hall of South River Middle School, she realized some of the the trouble-some eighth graders were already causing a commotion. Middle school is a tough transition for everyone, especially at South River Middle school. Teenagers suffocated the halls, pushed those passing by, and shoved each other. There were bullies at any corner and someone was always lurking near to shout out an insult at their victim. All the kids there practically begged their parents to let them switch schools. Unfortunately, that was not an option. Just one of the many, Trinity Jones was a small ordinary girl in the seventh grade with long, jagged brown hair and watchful eyes. She was bashful, sweet, selfless, and obedient. She was an

Brown’s academic and professional experience is highly commendable. In terms of leadership ability, intelligence, and potential, she is second to none. Her leadership style is consistent with creating an environment so that each individual is encouraged to express one’s own individual interpretation and style. Furthermore, she has the unique ability to formulate a method which encompasses each individual, bringing them together for a collective learning experience. She is a hard-working, diligent and trustworthy individual with a wealth of diverse experience. She is responsible for the design and development of the Jefferson County School District’s curriculum. In addition, Mrs. Brown manages school improvement efforts at the Jefferson County Upper Elementary School. She promotes the success of her colleagues by planning and facilitating professional learning projects. More importantly, Faye promotes the success of all students by implementing state and district initiatives to ensure that quality teaching and learning is taking

During my senior my principal from freshman to junior year was fired and a new principal was brought on. I went to a private Jewish school and the way that they bring in money is from tuition and donors, and the school felt that in order to get more money they needed to bring in a new principal and fire the former one. The reason they felt that they had to fire Mrs. Grossman, the former principal, was because Mrs. Grossman was perceived as a mean old woman who was out to get everyone, everyone had a love-hate relationship with her, and because of this it would turn prospective freshman from coming to the school. In reality, Mrs. Grossman did seem mean at first but that is only in the beginning, in the beginning everyone is scared of her and hates whatever she has to say, but once you get to know her you realize that she really does have everyone best intention at heart and she only wants to do what’s best for you. In order to realize that about Mrs. Grossman you really have to give it time and get a chance to know her. Incoming freshman didn’t realize that in the beginning because they didn’t get to know her, so they would get turned off from the school. The school decided my senior year to bring in Mrs. Gross as principal, someone who is younger and comes off as

It’s the first days of a new school year, professional development days, and you finally get to meet your new principal. It’s almost like going on a blind date. That is if the principal is a “new guy”, unlike a “homegrown” principal, that would be like dating someone you have been knowing for years. No matter what, everyone in the situation is nervous. The “new guy” and the “homegrown” both have things they will inherit with this new found relationship. They both come with their own set of beliefs (culture), and their own goals, values, and teaching and learning practices (climate). Whether you are a “new guy” or “homegrown”, you will have limitations that may prevent you from making the best decisions that will benefit the school.

Across from Pleasant Hill Elementary School, there is a playground. About 50 meters from the park lies the Birchwood Recreation Center, and right in front of that center lies a small body of water that connects two ponds together; that small flow of water became a symbol of my elementary school years, we called it the creek. In the“we”, I am including myself, my friends, and all the hopes and dreams of our younger selves--dreams forgotten before they could be fulfilled. I live smack-dab in the middle between Pleasant Hill Elementary School and William Fremd High School; ironically, the only school I had to take the bus to attend was middle school.

First, as a young child, I had big hopes and dreams that I aspired would come true. Luckily, I had two encouraging parents that supported me fully. I thought I was just like any other normal kid. Except, that was the difference with me, I was not like most children. At a very young age, I had known exactly what I wanted and I pursue it. The astounding quirk was I found out I was capable of accomplishing whatever I set my mind to with plenty of diligent work and determination. Those qualities that I possess derived from inside of me. Since back in my younger days, when I went to Woodruff Elementary School I had made straight A’s. Aside from that, I had set myself a personal goal. My goal was to become an Eagle Scout by the time I was fifteen

About ten years ago in 2005, there was a boy in fifth grade named Jacob who was very honest all the time. One morning, he woke up and looked at his clock to check the time. “Oh no!” he shouted. “I’m going to be late for school!” Jacob quickly brushed his teeth, made his breakfast and ate it, left the house, and sprinted to school.

All-in-all I think Fred is a good person to manage the school for a day, because of the above

However, if there is no strong leadership the academic goals and value of a school will begin to collapse. When I first started attending SSJ, we had a strong and well-respected principal Abbie Rief, when she walked the hallways, students scattered to find their class or they would have to face her wrath. When she spoke all the students become silent and listened as if their mother was speaking. Ever since Mrs.Rief’s presence has stopped gracing the Secondary School of Journalism leadership has become subpar and the school has suffered dramatically. The lackluster efforts that have been put forth by principals that have gotten possession of the helm here at SSJ has felt outright disrespectful. From teachers leaving and even crucial classes not being available for students to take that are required for them to graduate it has been downright awful and gut-wrenching. If I were principal I would only expect and demand the best out of my students and let them know that they are they are the ones who must control society's future. The students here at SSJ deserved a better hand then they have been dealt but through and through we have

Late a minute and we have to run Eyes half open, shoelaces undone We reach school and we see our friends, Immediately, the torture ends. Today I hurry off to school, To work, learn and play. I'm in a brand new grade this year.

In terms of becoming a mediator and consensus builder the authors detailed the need for principals to possess relational leadership skills in order to be able to both facilitate groups and coach others on staff in the ability to facilitate their own groups, and stressed that the key to this is the ability to effectively participate in conflict resolution (Donaldson, Marnik, Mackenzie, & Ackerman, 2009). The authors suggested that conflict is part and parcel of school reform and that in addition to being able to deal effectively with conflict the successful principal needs to develop the ability for bringing about consensus within the group, noting that interpersonal and intrapersonal skills were as much or more important than knowledge (Donaldson, Marnik, Mackenzie, & Ackerman, 2009).