[Ous-lp-rp13] EDAD 6010, Answer to Question #1

Nicholas Turon nicholas.turon at gmail.com
Thu Jun 7 14:59:25 EDT 2018


*A principal is well-served to address both the managerial and leadership
aspects of administration because they need to both get things done and
assist in providing growth and meaning to the school community.A principal
who is focusing on the managerial side of principalship will be certain to
get the “nuts and bolts” of their job done effectively and efficiently.
Teachers will know their evaluations will be prompt and transparent;
superintendents will know that state compliance regulations will dealt
with; parents will know that communications will be returned. In short, the
principal focusing on the managerial side of their position will get stuff
done and that is a positive quality to have in the eyes of school
stakeholders. However, the managerial responsibilities are not the only
responsibilities of principalship. There is also the leadership
responsibility.The leadership responsibility of the principal is to give
direction and purpose to the school. The principal can imagine a new future
that evolves with the times and elevates learning and then rally teachers
around that vision. Without that leadership piece, teachers can feel
aimless or that their efforts are not actually “moving the needle” toward a
cause. This is demotivating, de-energizing, and counter to school culture
of growth. So, while a principal who focuses on the managerial side of
their job may get things done, true effectiveness cannot be achieved
without also focusing on the leadership portion of their job.*
*Nicholas Turon*
Director of Bands
Paint Valley Local Schools
nicholas.turon at gmail.com
(740)-816-8266
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