May 25 2009
Evalutions of all staff ………….
Once a year as a supervisor/principal of this BOCES I have to complete summative evaluations for all staff including teachers, related service professionals. teacher assistants, aides and other support staff. Suffice it to say that this most important work that speaks to assessments and accountability on the part of schools is like writing an essay that never ends. I always feel that when I mark someone in need of improvement, I myself have failed as a principal……….the connection a principal feels to programs, teachers and staff is a very personal and profound relationship. It is sustained by the excitement of new programs, tweeked programs, new emphasis etc. This will be a very difficult week for me because all this work has to be completed before the June 1 deadline. My rationale for waiting so long?
- I want to maximise opportunities for staff to shine
- I want to have examples of more than one stellar achievement.
- I want to give folks an opportunity to show growth and improvement.
- I work best when under pressure and stress. Words flow more smoothly and my creative juices are more visable in my writing style…..at least I think so:)
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Hope they go well!
Melissa,
You never cease to amaze me and make me so proud to call you colleague and friend. Your statement, “I always feel that when I mark someone in need of improvement, I myself have failed as a principal……….the connection a principal feels to programs, teachers and staff is a very personal and profound relationship” speaks to the dedication and ownership that all effective leaders have. Most of us school leaders see our position as similar to that of teacher to student. It is our job and vocation to support and lead teachers and fellow administrators to be effective and positive leaders.
I agree and support your comments.