This week we read a lot about building your team and how to be a good teacher leader. Some of the points that hit home to me were how to deal with people on your team. Committees and teams are made up of numerous different personalities. This is a good thing when it comes to producing an effective outcome, but can be troublesome when working together. I liked some of the tips given in this book on how to effectively communicate with members of your team/committee.
I also enjoyed the part on building your team. I do believe that teachers should be involved in the process of building their team. After all they do know what skills are needed to do the job and how well they will fit into their team. A good leader knows when they can put the trust into their coworkers.
So far I have enjoyed reading the book. It has made me realized the skills it takes to make a good administrator as well as evaluate my past/present administrators.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Sunday, August 5, 2012
CEDO 565 - Leadership
Leadership for me is something I use to be afraid of, but it seems to always find me. Starting my first year of teaching I was asked to be a part of committees that I was really unaware even existed. Being the "newbie" I never wanted to say no to any opportunity and now 9 years later I am glad that I was given leadership opportunities early on in my career because it has made me into a leader in numerous areas in my district.
Currently, I serve on numerous committees including the district leadership and staff development committee. I am also a part of the technology committee, reading committee, scheduling committee, and much more. Being on these committees has given me the ability to have a say in what happens in the district. I have also strived to be a leader in technology throughout our district. I do this by sharing with others what I am learning and using in my classroom. I have given classes to other staff members on different technology tools as well as try to be available to help others when they have technology issues.
I believe being a true leader is not only being on committees or being an administrator, but by being willing to try new things and give support to other coworkers when needed. Due to all of the experiences I have had over the past 9 years I hope to someday have more of a leadership role in my district.
Currently, I serve on numerous committees including the district leadership and staff development committee. I am also a part of the technology committee, reading committee, scheduling committee, and much more. Being on these committees has given me the ability to have a say in what happens in the district. I have also strived to be a leader in technology throughout our district. I do this by sharing with others what I am learning and using in my classroom. I have given classes to other staff members on different technology tools as well as try to be available to help others when they have technology issues.
I believe being a true leader is not only being on committees or being an administrator, but by being willing to try new things and give support to other coworkers when needed. Due to all of the experiences I have had over the past 9 years I hope to someday have more of a leadership role in my district.
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