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.
I think you are correct when you say that a true leader is willing to try new things and give support to coworkers. When I think of teachers in my school that I look at as Teacher Leaders, whether official or unofficial, they are always willing to try something new and if they learn of something you are trying, they often are willing to share their knowledge or support you any way they can.
ReplyDeleteYou have a great outlook on things and an equally wonderful attitude about being an active member of the school/district. Being apart of committees and work groups is what keeps our voices heard and respected. Those teachers who sit back and are less active, really have no place complaining when they aren't happy with the way things work.
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