This is my 12th year of teaching. As I look back it sure has flown by but yet 35 years of working in education seems so far away. Reading “Leadership Connectors: Six keys to developing relationships in schools” has confirmed everything we have heard throughout this Master’s Program. It’s all about developing relationships. As a Physical Education teacher and coach I struggle with the thought of not having the classroom experience that some of my classmates and colleagues have. I have to continue to remind myself that it’s more than knowing all the standards like the back of my hand. It’s about being willing to dive in and learn what I don’t already know, it’s about developing trusting relationships with those I work with, and it’s about leading people towards that common goal or vision. TEAMWORK…..That’s what I do every day with my athletes and students. Now, I just need to believe in myself!
Shannon old buddy, I'm in the same situation with you as a PE teacher. I agree, leadership is all about Relationships.
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