[Ous-lp-rp13] EDAD 6010, Response to Answer for Question # 3

[Sylvia, Molly]

*Edited subject line only. Please disregard my previous email. Thank you.

On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 9:55 PM, Sylvia, Molly <msylvia at greenbobcats.org>
wrote:

> Nick,
>
> I was surprised to read that relations-oriented behaviors may be your
> biggest barrier. I admire your vulnerability, admitting that you're often
> judgmental. I think you'd be surprised how many of us would admit the same!
> "Presume the positive" is a fantastic motto and can certainly help you move
> toward transformational relationships. When we presume the positive, we
> remove any false judgements and allow us to simply see the good in people,
> enabling authenticity to flow. Focusing on people's strengths and helping
> them to improve upon them will also lead to positive change in culture and
> increased productivity. As you presume the positive, you will be an
> excellent model of the behavior you want your staff and students to
> exhibit. With your extroverted and charismatic personality traits, you'd do
> well as an inspirational motivator, bringing others on board with an
> appealing vision. The trick will be to tie your vision to your staff's
> individual strengths to foster self and collective efficacy as you help
> each teacher move toward growth and success. I believe your leadership as a
> band teacher will help you tremendously as you move toward administration.
> It gives you a unique insight into leadership that I envy. You're certainly
> on the right track by recognizing these traits in yourself and being
> motivated to improve yourself.
>
> ~Molly
>
> On Wed, Jun 20, 2018 at 8:31 PM, Nicholas Turon <nicholas.turon at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>
>> *I believe the relations-orientation may provide the most barriers to me,
>> personally, as an administrator. I think I will set and accomplish goals
>> just fine. I believe I can rally people around a cause, paint a crystal
>> clear vision of a brighter future, and maintain momentum towards change.
>> However, I sometimes have the hardest time getting along with certain
>> people.On a surface level, I can get along with almost anyone. However, I
>> have found that in the back of my head I can be incredibly judgemental,
>> especially toward incompetence. I like to think I have gotten better at
>> holding back assumptions, but it is still something with which I
>> struggle.The phrase “presume the positive” has helped me quite a bit since
>> starting teaching. When I have one-on-one meetings I am quite good at
>> keeping my judgements at bay. However, I have much to work on when I don’t
>> have time to mentally prepare. When students surprise me with “I’m not
>> going to the concert tonight” it is difficult for me to not fire back “than
>> you will fail” before hearing or even asking for the why.This is very
>> important for me to work on as I want to be as authentic as possible. And
>> it is difficult to maintain and grow an authentic positive working
>> relationship when I actively believe a untrained monkey could do their job
>> better. This issue has led to many internal struggles and a long reading
>> list and is what I believe will be my biggest struggle in balancing the
>> three orientations.*
>>
>> *Nicholas Turon*
>> Director of Bands
>> Paint Valley Local Schools
>> nicholas.turon at gmail.com
>> (740)-816-8266
>>
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>
>
> --
> *Molly Sylvia*
> *7th/8th Grade Social Studies Teacher*
> *Jr. High Quiz Bowl Advisor*
> *Youth in Government Advisor*
> Green High School
> 4057 Gallia Pike
> Franklin Furnace, Ohio 45629
> office 740.354.9290 ext. 3212
> fax 740.354.9904
> *BELIEVE*
>



-- 
*Molly Sylvia*
*7th/8th Grade Social Studies Teacher*
*Jr. High Quiz Bowl Advisor*
*Youth in Government Advisor*
Green High School
4057 Gallia Pike
Franklin Furnace, Ohio 45629
office 740.354.9290 ext. 3212
fax 740.354.9904
*BELIEVE*
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