New to Leadership

As I am getting closer to switching into the admin. role, I get a little anxious thinking about connecting to the new staff. As I was reading Leadership Connectors, I was able to get some good tips from chapter 2. I have noticed my current principal uses many of these suggestions, which is probably why the atmosphere is so great at my school.

I think as a new administrator, a person needs to walk around and be seen. Talk to the teachers, but more importantly listen to the teachers. Build relationships and trust with the people on campus. The book makes a suggestion to focus on little things that need attention. You may be able to fix a few little things without shaking up the school or staff. Trying to change something major may "ruffle some feathers".

The other part that stood out to me was to be aware of the finances. You need to know your budget inside and out to be successful. Know where your money is being spent. This will allow you to budget for technology or tools to help your teachers and staff be more successful.

There were so many great tips in the first couple of chapters, but those were a few that stood out to me. Building relationships, developing trust, knowing your finances, and focusing on little things you can do to help the school will all help the transition into administration.