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Aug 25, 2015

Teachers.Net teachers listed 3 (sometimes more) attributes of a great principal. (We were especially struck by the 2 shortest entries, those posted after "Mutual respect and trust needs to be nurtured," about 3/4 of the way down the page.)

What would you add to the list?

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adding to the list.. Does not ask the staff to do something he or she is unwilling to do. (My principal does duty too) Takes notice when the staff is overworked and does something to remedy the situation. (Even if it is just a pat on the back or a candy bar in your box...) Always has your back when it is in the "best interest of the child."

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FREE lab notebook software for schools.

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