stepping back

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It has been very interesting. I know with this program, we are supposed to be more involved than ever. Yet, I have really stepped back this year. I have always been on the go and the first to spearhead and volunteer. I have let go of the reigns to help push others into stepping up. I have been amazing and excited to see the little acts that are happening all over the school. Teachers are fundraising for the first time. We have a few working on a community event. The first in over a year. I had to listen to my own words: if you always let the alphas run the show, you will only get their results. This experience has let me see things from a different perspective, and not all of it I have liked. I feel like I am more in pulse with the school versus banging the drum. Yet the politics that I notice make me very nervous and apprehensive.

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  1. UnknownNovember 2, 2015 at 8:38 PM

    I've been working on handing off (sharing) leadership and other responsibilities too, but that's deceivingly more work than it sounds like. I've convinced other people to take on a Geo Bee, Spelling Bee, and Science Olympiad, but just helping them assume their new roles and responsibilities and get up and running has kept me running. I'm hoping that next year I'll really be able to step back, let them have it all, and just chime in when absolutely needed, and not otherwise. Well, it sounds like such a good plan anyway. Glad to hear it's working for you, and thanks for sharing!

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  2. UnknownNovember 4, 2015 at 2:57 PM

    Praise God for the step back. I'm not overly involved but when I give of my time and my talents I give my all. My issue is it is the same people called to do everything. Not complaining! But living in the past and remembering when previous admin used everyone's talents versus a select few.

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  3. UnknownNovember 5, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    This is a good reminder. In building a coalition of leaders across the school at multiple levels, it is important to provide opportunities for them to lead and to grow. It is amazing what happens when we allow a new voice to be heard.

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  4. UnknownNovember 9, 2015 at 7:35 AM

    Being in charge of testing makes me very weary about handing out responsibilities to teachers and other administrators. With so much being tied to high stakes testing I do value input from staff when planning out assessments. The most frustrating thing is when I try my best to ensure no one teacher or class period handles the brunt of the testing responsibilities but keeping everyone happy isn't possible. Teachers often complain but offer no other ideas to make it better.

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  5. UnknownNovember 19, 2015 at 2:52 PM

    This is very interesting; in an attempt to prepare others to assume additional duties it bothers me that people are apprehensive to learn and grow professionally. The internship has truly helped me to see how some view leadership.

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