Managing School Operations and Resources
The principal manages school operations and resources to ensure a safe and caring, and effective learning environment.
Assistant Principal
As Assistant Principal, I have not yet had the opportunity to help with school scheduling or timetables. I look forward to this learning as I believe it is a nature fit with the way my mind works. This year much of my experience and growth has been in day to day operations.
Acting Administration
I have been Acting Administrator whenever the Principal and Assistant Principal are out of the building. This has given me opportunities to interact with staff, students, and parents in a manner that differs from my classroom interactions. As each day unfolds I have to make decisions as to where to assign substitute teachers that have unassigned time (preps). At times I have to move Education Assistants from their assigned positions to areas of greater need. After each administration day, I send a document of notes to my Principal and Assistant Principals and I log the incidents into our Power School system. When schedules allow, I meet and debrief with my administrators to find areas of growth. These short meetings have grown my ability to make solid judgement calls and resolve issues as they arise.
I have enjoyed the learning this has afforded me; as any administrator knows, there is never a dull moment.
I have enjoyed the learning this has afforded me; as any administrator knows, there is never a dull moment.
Math and Science Budget
Over the past 10 years at Iron Ridge Junior Campus, I have been involved with the subject budgets for Math and Science. Each year I have had to balance the needs of up to 17 homeroom teachers and their requests. Working within a small budget had led me to seek the input of all staff (whether they teach Math and Science or not). This input is valuable; I try and meet as many requests as possible. Because all staff are consulted, there is a strong shared responsibility to care for the department equipment.
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