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In my initial philosophy of supervision and leadership I mentioned that being
a team leader and having the characteristics of a coach are important traits
for administrators. I still believe this to be the case. I also explained that
Jesus, the perfect servant leader, came to Earth and led his disciples, an
intentionally diverse group of “misfits” (as labeled by Daniel Skau in his first
comment to me), by treating them with love and respect when teaching and
correcting them.
Jesus’ model is where we should begin, and I would like to share a verse that
Jack Childs shared on my latest post. This verse struck me and will be one I
cling to as a leader: “Jesus called them together and said, ‘You know that the
rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise
authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become
great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must
be your slave- just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to
serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (The Holy Bible,
New
International Version,
1973/2002, Matthew 20:25-28
).
I don’t want to be the
kind of dictator leader who lords over my staff. Brenda Goff shared a great
example of how to be an authority, while also seeking the input of the team.
I want to be their servant, while also helping them become better in their
roles for the sake of our students. Through frequent observations, a
coach/shepherd approach, a teamwork mindset, and a servant heart I hope
to become an effective supervisor and leader.
Several of the principals we learned from discussed ways that we can
support our staff. Winnie Tabor emphasized how we need to remember to
complement our teachers on what they are doing well even when we need to
give them constructive criticism to do better. She also shared that we are
shepherds or coaches as I had explained in my first philosophy post. Kim
Anderson encouraged me in towards team leadership when she discussed
leaving the traditional closed doors mentality behind and working together
for the good of our collective students in efficient PLCs. Dr. Christy Hill
reminded us to get to know our staff and pray for them. I saw all these
administrators explain how to be the hands and feet of Jesus while striving
for excellence in themselves, their teachers, and their students. We need to
be above reproach, as Winnie Tabor, Kim Anderson, and others explained. I
have been stretched by each of our principal videos and each of your posts,
classmates, thank you. I believe that through servant leadership and a
coach/sherpherd and team leader mentality that administrators will achieve
great things.
Reference
The Holy Bible, New International Version. (2002). Zondervan. (Original work
published 1973)
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