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

[Amanda Luttrell]

Response to Brandy Bruce

​   I think we both can agree that in order to be a successful
administrator you must be an effective manager and leader. You brought up a
good point that administrators rely on the subordinates to carry out their
tasks and duties, just like the subordinates rely on a good manager to set
rules, guidlines, etc. to help the school run smoothly. I agree that  being
an administrator means taking aspects from the managerial side and the
leadership side depending on the situation.  Therefore, stakeholders want
an administrator that "gets the job done." Stakeholders expect
administrators to be good leaders and managers by setting goals and
communicating effectively. The intersection between the perceptual lenses
is present in leadership and managers.



To be an effective administrator you must address the managerial and
leadership aspects of your job. On the managerial side; administrators have
subordinates (assistants, teachers, school personnel) that they rely on to
make sure the necessary tasks are carried out fully and in a timely manner.
As "managers" is it an administrators job to take an authoritarian position
to ensure that their school/district is running smoothly without having to
micromanage what is being done on a day to day basis. On the leadership
side of being an administrator you must lead by example and collaborate
with everyone involved (faculty, students, families, community) to achieve
certain goals.

Stakeholders are one of the major key components in schools; without these
people the school would not be able to run like a "well-oiled machine".
Stakeholders expect administrators to be authoritative and "get the job
done". Being a manager means being able to communicate positively and
effectively with the stakeholders. Stakeholders also expect administrators
to be leaders. School superintendents, principals, assistant principals
etc. are the key to a good school and good community. They are expected to
lead by example. Stakeholders often do not take well to being told what to
do, but would rather be led to achieve the desired goal.


-- 
*Amanda Luttrell*
*Zahn's Corner Middle School*
*Sixth Grade Language Arts*
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