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

[Danielle Ramage]

One thing that I have learned so far is that as an administrator it is
important to know yourself. As I think about myself as an administrator
there are certain barriers I will face because of my personality despite my
efforts to avoid them.



*Task-oriented behaviors*: I do like to make a list and check things off as
I go. I am a planner. I like to be prepared. I am guilty of stepping up to
the plate and taking the lead of a task while waiting on someone else to
volunteer. As an administrator it will be important for me to learn to
delegate tasks out to trusting individuals. Also, on the whole I tend to be
a bit of a procrastinator. I will need to make sure that I keep myself on
track in order to meet deadlines and handle an administrator’s business
efficiently.



*Relations-oriented*: I am an extrovert. I enjoy meeting new people and
talking. Sometimes I am very critical of myself that I talk too much or
that I put my nose in or interject my opinion in business that it not mine.
I feel like I need to learn to just tend to ‘my own monkeys in my circus’.
(You know the saying “Not my circus, not my monkeys” in reference to
minding one’s own business). Also, I am an empathetic person. I consider
myself compassionate. I do what I can to be a help to others.  However, as
a principal, I am certain I will struggle with dealing with whiny teachers,
parents, and students who don’t really have a valid reason for their
complaints other than the expectancy theory.  Even as I write this it seems
rather harsh but the truth is I struggle with this now as a teacher in
regards to those coworkers who are ALWAYS complaining about something.



*Change-oriented:*  I have experienced a lot of change in my relatively
short teaching career. I understand that change is inevitable. I try to
approach everything I do, whether it’s something of my choosing or not,
with a positive attitude. I think this is so very important in regards to
dealing with and invoking change.  A natural habit of mine is to be
reflective and I often try to think of ways to make improvements. As
administrator it will be important to help my staff learn to embrace change
as it comes and to help them create change.



Embracing a growth mindset, I will continue to work to on task, relation,
and change- oriented behaviors as I prepare for potential administrative
jobs.
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