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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 t...See More
Peggy /blockquote>

Dear Anonymous,
Try posting this on the Administrator's board. Someone there
might be able to give you some good advice.
Peggy
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 occasio...See More
Oct 31, 2005
Jeff W. /blockquote>

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 ex...See More
Jan 4, 2007
Have confidence /blockquote>

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....See More
Feb 11, 2007


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