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Deciding whether or not to start another Masters degree was a big decision, but reflecting on where I am as an educator and where I want to be, made it pretty easy decision to make. Working at my school, I have been inspired by several AMAZING teacher leaders and see qualities in each one of them that I would too like to possess. Essentially, their leadership has inspired me to become a stronger leader!
Deciding whether or not to start another Masters degree was a big decision, but reflecting on where I am as an educator and where I want to be, made it pretty easy decision to make. Working at my school, I have been inspired by several AMAZING teacher leaders and see qualities in each one of them that I would too like to possess. Essentially, their leadership has inspired me to become a stronger leader!
As I viewed the course outline, several topics peaked my interest. School politics is something that now, as a 6th year teacher, I am becoming more aware of. I am interested to learn more about the typical stakeholders and their role in decisions being made. Also, I am excited to learn more about leadership styles and how they can affect a school. I hope through this course I can identify who I am currently as a leader, what direction, and philosophy I will take on as a teacher leader!
Throughout this course and my Master's degree, I hope to grow in my leadership skills, taking on roles and challenges that I may not otherwise volunteer for. My goal is to begin applying what I am learning into my daily school life and reflecting on the results. Overall I know that I am in the right place and ready to grow and learn as an educator. Let the journey begin! :)
The school politics element interested me too. It is kind of funny though because I HATE school politics, but I want to understand it better. I want to understand why the decisions that are made are made the way they are, I want to be able to identify the difference between a decision that is being made because it is best for the school or being made because it is best for the people directly involved, etc.. I hope I will be able to use that information to help improve the community at the school at which I teach.
ReplyDeleteTrina I love how you referenced other leaders who inspired you to become stronger! Being emotionally involved and invested in others, in a-round-about-way helps us improve ourselves. We are able to see and learn how they manage leadership positions and from there, what we can do for ourselves. The fact that you are tackling another Masters degree, proves your dedication to your craft and your endurance as a leader! So I commend you for that! =)
ReplyDeleteYou are fortunate to be in an environment that encourages growth and values what you do for your students.
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