Precious Commodity - Our Educators

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When I entered the teaching profession in my 40's one of the first things that I noticed was what I considered a lack of advocacy for the educators in the classroom.  I had come out of the engineering field and was teaching in Savannah Georgia and my thought was, "Who is human resources for the teachers"?

On page 20 of his book School Genetics, Lockhart states, "Researchers have proven undeniably that the major contributor to student achievement is the teacher" (p. 20).  He further states on page 21 regarding a leader's relationship with teachers, "Evidence must trump emotions every time in the human resources business.  In other words, it's personnel, nor personal."

With a shrinking pool of teaching candidates, and seasoned educators leaving the field in droves, something has to change in the way be care for our educators.  What are some of the ways you care for the teachers that are entrusted to educate the children in your building?




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  1. UnknownFebruary 22, 2016 at 1:12 PM

    Hello Rosalyn,
    Although I am not an administrator I do take note in how I would treat my staff if I were to be placed in an administrator role. One thing that trumps any and all things to me is checking in on staff especially if a life crisis has happened. For example a staff member father passed away and prior to his passing that staff member spent quite a few days at the hospital. Not once did an administrator go and visit her. I understand we all are busy but sometimes I think we forget to be human. I always think about that golden rule "treat others how you expect to be treated".

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