Learning this week about the Forces of Leadership, I see myself as a combination of a Human and Educational Force. However, I currently feel more as a Human Force in my school, but am finding myself becoming more of an Educational Force as this year progresses. As a New Teacher Mentor at my school, I work hard to ensure that new teachers are feeling connected to what is happening in the school and making connections to staff members. My job is to provide support and encouragement to these new teachers as they are adapting to a new environment. I take a lot of pride in this role, helping teachers connect the pieces of our school together.
As I grow into a teacher leader, I do value the Educational Force leadership role as I want to be seen as someone who is knowledgeable in my field. I would love to have more student teachers and help mentor new teachers. At heart I am a collaborator and love to share whenever I have an opportunity to do so!
Trina, I like you, find great joy in mentoring future teachers and new teachers on campus. It makes my heart smile to see others feel the joy that I feel everyday changing lives in the classroom. Sharing that joy....is so amazing, isn't it? =)
ReplyDeleteMaking those connections with teachers is so important. I have had experience with staffs that I felt a part of as well as staffs that I have felt isolated. It doesn't seem like there would be a direct connection, but feeling comfortable going into someone's classroom and saying "Hey, I am having this problem in one of my classes - do you have any ideas?" makes us all better teachers.
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