I had the pleasure of being able to shadow Superintendent Shirley Hall of the Maplewood School District. Ms. Hall took the reins of the district over in 2012 from a very popular superintendent who was credited with making great strides within the district. Although Ms. Hall had very large shoes to fill, she seems to be doing it with grace and enthusiasm. She credits the previous superintendent with making systemic changes and establishing the overall forward momentum of the district, but recognizes
educational leaders should act with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner to promote the success of every student. In the scenario, a new assistant superintendent in a school district is head of curriculum and instruction. The school district services 15 schools, 12 elementary schools and 3 junior high schools. The assistant superintendent has prior experience in a previous school district with curriculum and instruction, but seemed much happier in the new district’s atmosphere. The district
“Probably no relationship in a school district has a greater effect on successful education than that between a board and its superintendent (Kowalski, 2006).” The key to any successful relationship is getting to know one another. In order to do this you must begin with open and honest communication. Communication involves listening and learning as much, if not more so, than it implies talking. In developing a successful relationship with a new school board I would immediately begin setting up
were issues that represented the district/town such as, district highlights, a public session, report of the superintendent, and committee updates. Seven different policies ranging from student use of district computers, social media and use of private technology devices were on the agenda too. There were seven out of nine board members present, superintendent, associate superintendent, as well as a student representative. It was apparent even before the meeting began there was a sense of energy
In the play ‘An Inspector Calls’ it is clear that Priestly uses all of the characters to relay a message to the audience, the Inspector included. Although he initially appears nothing more than an ordinary inspector, he soon proves to be something more mysterious and enigmatic. None of the Birlings have committed a crime, but the Inspector questions their morality and contradicts Birling’s speech about only looking after yourself. Upon entering into the Birlings’ cosy family get together, it is
district expenditures (South Carolina Education Finance, 2014). According to my school district website, this report is featured for the public to easily access, and obtain a copy for their review. With this in mind, I interviewed the Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, the director of t... ... middle of paper ... ...nce of having a good relationship between the school and the community, and that transparency is the best way to articulate that message. Therefore, I believe that my school
Golf Course Management (Superintendent) Amateur golfers across America all go to the golf course to seek relaxation and enjoyment of the sport, but don’t always think about the hard work that it takes to keep their favorite golf course up and running. So who is in charge of the entire golf club? Golf course superintendents are basically in charge of operating and maintaining everything related to the club, including directing employees. To be a successful superintendent, you need to be a good
ESSAY #1 and #2 As a public school superintendent and educational leader, one routinely is required one to wear many hats and take on various responsibilities. One responsibility of paramount importance communicating the focused mission of the school. Another responsibility is to unfold the academic standards of excellence of the educational institution and advance the academic competitiveness of the Academy of Notre Dame. My experiences in achieving these responsibilities have been vast and
In Kiarra Crouch’s letter to Broward Superintendent Robert W. Runcie, Crouch successfully strives to persuade him to get rid of standardized testing in Broward County. Her use of criticizing diction, rhetorical questions, concessions, and analogies contributed to her effectiveness in convincing Runcie to repeal standardized testing for all Broward County students. Throughout her letter, Crouch employs criticizing diction as she describes the standardized tests that students are forced to take. She
First, the superintendent, upon appointment, becomes a liaison for the board of education, keeping them in the loop of the events that take place in different schools. Second, the superintendent performs the role as a direct leader for many more positions under him such as the assistant superintendent, principals and assistant principals, teachers and coaches, and even for the hiring, maintaining, terminating of support personnel. Third, the superintendent must also be a good finance officer “to
future. Education CEOs are no exception. I have learned, in the course of research on the leadership problems of big-city school districts, that superintendents also need to downplay problems. They put a bright face on negative circumstances out of fear that creating a crisis may lower public confidence or discourage potential successors. Superintendents are always ready to tell about "neat things" their districts are doing to turn around troubled schools, develop the skills of deficient teachers
because I know one of the main jobs of the superintendent is to have success passages of bonds in order to keep the district moving forward. Dr. Fichtner, our Assistant Superintendent, has also been a fantastic role model for communication with local papers and news organizations. She is extremely thoughtful in what she says and always ends with an encouraging message to both the community and to teachers. The only changes I would make if I were a superintendent, is I would try to be more consistent
poignant character, the superintendent, to show the wrongness in capital punishment. The superintendent is shown to be a sympathetic person. Orwell writes, “The superintendent of the jail, who was standing apart from the rest of us, moodily prodding the gravel with his stick, raised his head at the sound” (Orwell 99. During the execution, he stands apart from rest of the group. He makes no eye contact with the prisoner and keeps flicking the pebbles with his stick. The superintendent adopts the avoidance
employee’s job responsibilities contributes to the overall effectiveness of the school and its mission statement. • Delineating and prioritizing the job responsibilities, and the goals expected. • Providing an opportunity to discuss issues with the Superintendent when assistance is needed • Providing helpful and meaningful job performance feedback. • Recognizing work achievements and strengths. • Providing an opportunity for professional growth and self-improvement. • Helping to determine a pay increase
Orwell very effectively uses characterization to convey his anti capital-punishment feelings which encourages the reader to sympathies with his stance. During the first encounter with the superintendent he is : "standing apart from the rest of us, moodily prodding the gravel with his stick" The superintendent 'standing apart' is trying to alienate himself from both the guards and the prisoners. The word choice of 'moodily' suggests that he is unhappy, uncomfortable with the situation but he must
Orwell 's Abolitionist Meaning George Orwell was the superintendent 's assistant at a prison in Burma, India. Through his work of “A Hanging”, he expresses the inhumanities of capital punishment. The story tells about a prisoner sentenced to death in a Burmese prison and captivates the actions and ideas that changed Orwell. His abolitionist message is driven due to his belief that life shouldn 't be cut short while it is still in full swing. He portrays the wrongness of execution through the actions
Over the years female officers began to join the force, police cars were introduced, as well as police motorcycles and boats, and the first crime laboratory was established. In 1993 the Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) was introduced. Superintendent Rodriguez introduced Chicago's community policing program (CAPS) in five districts. The program was implemented in all police districts in 1994 and serves as a model for several community polic... ... middle of paper ... ...on, identify and
The board is committed to high levels of achievement for all students in the district. In the context of widespread concerns about the district’s educational performance, Superintendent Cederick L. Ellis, Sr. and the McComb School District Board of Trustees, completed a four-year strategic plan to redesign and transform McComb schools. The schools will be transformed with a cutting edge non-traditional approach to public schooling
The Impact of Literary Fiction on the Development of Leadership Behaviors Among K-12 School System Directors and Superintendents in Tennessee In recent years, a growing body of research has focused on the influence of reading literary fiction on a range of human behaviors, including a number of traits frequently associated with effective leadership. Those benefits of value to leaders at all levels include empathy, stress reduction, increased creativity, strengthened memory, and even enhanced
cancelled his license on the grounds that his vision no longer met the standards set by the British Columbia Superintendent of Motor Vehicles requirement of 120 degrees field of vision compared to the average person’s 200-220 degree field of