SAM I AM....
I start an new phase in my life and job this school year 2010-11. I am now the official School Administrative Manager. What will I do? I have a list of possibilities. What I hope I will do is be a manager of possibilities.
-Possibilities for administrators to work more closely with true educational leadership roles such as teacher to student skills, research based concepts, curriculum based instruction, evaluation techniques, community and parent relationships, professional development, learning teams, technological advances... the list goes on.
-Possibilities that create an environment for all students to graduate and excel through alternative educational programs. -Possibilities to maintain and create safe learning environments through programs such as Warrior Pack, PBIS, and Character Counts.
-Possibilities to aid teachers in student transitions and resources for information and support.
- Possibilities to report and promote the school districts status as to quality teaching as indicated by state mandated test scores.
- Possibilities to be involved with all administration, teachers and students TK through 12th grade...the best possibility that I could ask for.
I will definitely miss the teaching classroom experience that I have enjoyed for so long. I am thankful for all that these experiences have given me throughout the years. I look forward to the challenge that awaits me as a SAM...yes I am!!!
I wish you the best, I certainly do.
ReplyDeleteThere are things you will learn and things that learn you.
The fun of the job is best of it all.
So pick yourself up if ever you fall.
You're good at this game that is played in the school.
Your brain and your fun will help you to rule.
Dedication to kids is essential right now.
Just do what you do - wipe the sweat from your brow.
I know you'll succeed - 'cause you always do.
Now have fun with the job, we're here to help you.
Suess-Hack
Very creative blog comment.
ReplyDeleteHope I can use all my creativity to take the SAM position to the level that impacts student futures in a positive way.
It will be the help from professionals such as yourself that will be the key to success.
Education is a profession best served by a group.