Assignment 1: An Educational Leadership Philosophy For School Leaders

Bureaucratic systems and procedures can be problematic and difficult to navigate when striving to maintain the highest level of service for your school. State and Federal legislation continues to mandate regulations that rob students of educational opportunities. They place undue responsibilities on administrators, teachers, and staff. Creative freedom and flexibility in the classroom are essential to a school’s success. In order to change how things are structured, I would do extensive research on what works best for my school. I would want an environment that promotes learning opportunities for all students. I would also want my teachers to feel valued and appreciated. There is a need for realigning goals for student involvement as well as teacher input into the best ways of educating. Each school is unique and different and administrators need to be continuously looking for ways to provide a vision that inspires. “Successful principals provide a common vision of what good instruction looks like, support teachers with the help and resources they need to be effective in their classrooms, and monitor the performance of

“Effective school leadership is transcended through qualities that enable an individual to step to the forefront of a situation and take command by overseeing, delegating, and providing guidance.” P.3. An Educational Leadership Philosophy for School Leaders, by Derrick Meador 12/07/17. A good attitude goes a long way in promoting success and effecting how a school is run. Administrators who are willing to keep a positive attitude have the ability to change negatives into positives. Being positive, shows you look for the good in people and situations. If I have a strong work ethic and am enthusiastic about building a team with understanding, empathy, and compassion, my school will be