As a school leader I would expect clear and timely communication for myself and from all stakeholders. While communication can be a means for passing along information, it can also be used as a tool to inspire and motivate people, which will enhance relationships. It also creates a sense of confidence because the more knowledge one has the more effectively he/she can participate in and feel a part of the member of the school community. “Good communication between the school and parents—and between the school district and the community—creates a climate of trust and respect in which teachers can teach and students can learn. Good communication builds a team ... that surrounds and supports a student so that he or she can succeed.” 1
As a school leader I would expect all relationships and interpersonal relationships to be based on an attitude of respect. While respect is something that must be earned, a respectful relationship can be established at a school site based on the knowledge that everyone in the building is there for the benefit of the children in the classrooms. “Respected adults engage in respect-full interactions in which respectful students can blossom.”2 A climate of respect must be modeled by the school leader, recognizing that when you respect others, they will respect you.
As a school leader I would expect the members of my school community to be open and responsive to new ideas and willing to try new things. I would expect a commitment to doing the work required to create an innovative environment for our students, rather than a reliance on what has worked in the past. “Innovation is driven by a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. Innovation is based on curiosity, the willingness to take risks, and experimenting to test assumptions. Innovation is based on questioning and challenging the status quo. It is also based on recognizing opportunity and taking advantage of it.”3 As a leader I would expect all stakeholders to challenge themselves to be inquisitive learners -- just as they expect their students to be.
Resources
1. (2010). Introduction - Porterfield and Carnes. Retrieved February 19, 2015, from http://www.porterfieldandcarnes.com/P%26C/Introduction.html.
2. Respect—Where Do We Start? - ASCD. Retrieved February 19, 2015, from http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/sept11/vol69/num01/Respect%E2%80%94Where-Do-We-Start%C2%A2.aspx.
3. (2010). What Do We Mean by "Innovation"?. Retrieved February 19, 2015, from http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/about/definition.html.
As a school leader I would expect all relationships and interpersonal relationships to be based on an attitude of respect. While respect is something that must be earned, a respectful relationship can be established at a school site based on the knowledge that everyone in the building is there for the benefit of the children in the classrooms. “Respected adults engage in respect-full interactions in which respectful students can blossom.”2 A climate of respect must be modeled by the school leader, recognizing that when you respect others, they will respect you.
As a school leader I would expect the members of my school community to be open and responsive to new ideas and willing to try new things. I would expect a commitment to doing the work required to create an innovative environment for our students, rather than a reliance on what has worked in the past. “Innovation is driven by a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. Innovation is based on curiosity, the willingness to take risks, and experimenting to test assumptions. Innovation is based on questioning and challenging the status quo. It is also based on recognizing opportunity and taking advantage of it.”3 As a leader I would expect all stakeholders to challenge themselves to be inquisitive learners -- just as they expect their students to be.
Resources
1. (2010). Introduction - Porterfield and Carnes. Retrieved February 19, 2015, from http://www.porterfieldandcarnes.com/P%26C/Introduction.html.
2. Respect—Where Do We Start? - ASCD. Retrieved February 19, 2015, from http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/sept11/vol69/num01/Respect%E2%80%94Where-Do-We-Start%C2%A2.aspx.
3. (2010). What Do We Mean by "Innovation"?. Retrieved February 19, 2015, from http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/about/definition.html.