I have never thought of myself as a leader at our school. I have known how to lead construction workers in the past, but there is a tremendous difference when leading teachers.
Now that I am comfortable with the use of wiki’s and Google docs, I look forward to being a teacher leader in these areas. I have also learned some things I will do when I am moved to the 8th grade that will start things off on the right track.
A lot of the reading was geared toward an administrator’s position and I watch carefully how strategic our principal is at each and every meeting. He seems to handle things very well and I admire that. Each day I am comfortable speaking in front of students but I get very nervous teaching in front of other teachers. My principal asked me to teach the entire staff about wiki sites at our spring staff meeting and I am very nervous about it already. People comment that I could be a good leader but I just don’t feel that way. My principal even told me that I really should get into administration. For me, that would be a very stressful and challenging roll.
This class helped me reflect on my role as a teacher leader at our school. I think that with some confidence building, I will tackle more leader-type rolls. In fact, I feel that we have an obligation to do so after completing this degree. With more experience, I think I will be able to lead.
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Hi Ryan,
Even though you say that you don't feel comfortable leading quite yet, I can honestly say that I think you would be a great leader. You are sincere and knowledgeable and those are both great qualities to have as a leader!
You will do great presenting on the wiki's and in 8th grade next year!
I too feel that I have some sort of obligation to lead now that we have this degree. I am trying to be more comfortable doing so as we go along. Baby steps.....:)
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