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Why am I in the field of education?
"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way."-John C. Maxwell
A school principal is the leader of the school. Ultimately, they have the responsibility for everything that goes on there. Their attitude and vision need to be loud and clear. They might find it useful to create their vision statement which they post for all to see and must consistently enforce their educational philosophy into the school setting. While teachers are typically in charge of their classrooms, many feel powerless to affect the ethos of the entire school. Principals need to be open and responsive to teacher suggestions for school improvement.
Principals have a difficult job. As the face and head of the school, they are responsible for the quality education each student under their leadership receives, and they set the tone of the school. They decide on staffing decisions and student discipline issues. School and students' future depends on the leader or principal of the school.
Good teachers need to feel supported. They need to believe that when they have an issue in their classroom, they will get the help they need. According to a survey of the Detroit Federation of Teachers, a third of the more than 300 teachers who resigned in 1997–98 did so due to lack of administrative support. This situation has not changed much in the past two decades. Teachers are human beings who make mistakes, too. Problem-solving is the core of the principal's job. Therefore, their problem-solving skills by learning to prioritize and provide concrete steps to solve the issues at hand.
Mitesh Sharma is an educator in India. All views expressed are personal.
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