Re: Don't Have Principal's Support

Posted by Jeff W. on 1/04/07

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Well,
I am a school principal and I can tell you that just because
someone has been hired as an administrator does not mean
they are good at it.
Inspriing others is a principal's primary job. I would have
one or two of your colleagues join you in having an open
conversation with this person. CLearly explain your
concerns using your "I" messages. This person should get
that he is defeating his own purposes by alientating
others. Also, have some suggestions ready for how to make
things better. Come from the positive with the best
intentions in mind.
Good luck
On 10/29/05, Anonymous wrote:
> We have a new principal this year, and frankly he treats
> us like the broken link that only he can fix. I have
> tried on 3 occasions to talk with him, but have not come
> away with a feeling of support, and he has in no way
> offered any positive feedback. He tells me he wants to
> see more such and such in my room, but he has NOT been in
> my room one time. I could not be more miserable. I know
> I am very good at what I teach, and don't need his words
> to remember that, but I find he only focuses on what he
> considers important, and if he doesn't, well, that is just
> too bad.
>
> Are the days of site-based management and teamwork truly
> gone? I've been frank with him and let him know I am a
> team player and want to find a way we can work together
> for the betterment of my students.
>
> I offered to do extra testing on a student whose parrent
> brought a concern during a conference. He said he would
> examing the test to see what it was I was giving. I am
> fully trained in my field; in fact, I have many, many
> hours past my master's and stay up to date so I can be the
> best teacher I can be. I resented the statement for there
> is no reason to question me, but I took extra exception to
> it being said in front of a parent.
>
> Has anyone else been in this situation? Ideas? I can
> feel this thing only growing worse. Frankly, he should
> have approached it with me. I feel like 3 times on my
> part is enough.
> Fed Up.

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Don't Have Principal's Support, 10/29/05, by Anonymous.
• Re: Don't Have Principal's Support, 10/31/05, by Peggy.
• Re: Don't Have Principal's Support, 1/04/07, by Jeff W..
• Re: Don't Have Principal's Support, 2/11/07, by Have confidence.