In the world of education, a principal wears many hats, but at the core, they remain an educator. My role from teacher to principal may have evolved, but the essence of teaching—guiding, inspiring, and nurturing—remains unchanged.
Take, for instance, a moment from my early days as a principal. An experienced Head of Department, grappling with the notion of data-informed practice. We discussed “why” and “how” (as in why are you doing that and how do you know it is working), but more importantly, we explored the philosophy of teaching beyond the curriculum. It was a teaching moment not just for her, but for me as well, reinforcing the idea that my job is to educate leaders and teachers, as well as students.
This experience is a testament to the fact that whether I'm mentoring an aspirant or devising policies with my leadership team, I am, at heart, still a teacher. The classroom may look different, and the lessons more diverse, but the goal is the same: to facilitate growth and learning in every interaction.
As principals, we teach through our decisions, our empathy, and our vision for the school's future. We are the educators of educators, shaping not just student minds, but also the perspectives of those who lead them.
Note: We do also go in classrooms and cover lessons.
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St George State High School , Queensland Department of Education
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3wWow, what a lineup! I’ve had the pleasure of working with Meredith and Tim and learned the exciting application of OCM at University of Phoenix.