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

[James Ward]

Ashton,

Thank you for your candid response to the question. Just like you, I used
to and still at times do find myself completing tasks on time, however I
don’t leave myself much time to spare. I have really been trying to work on
that here in the past year in preparation for this program and also for
when I become an administrator. However, I’m not making an excuse for
myself and I really don’t like cutting it that close, but sometimes people
really do work better under the gun. Judging a book by its cover is
something that I used to do a lot. I used to do the same things that you
talked about in your relations-oriented section. I believe the Lord allowed
me to go through some tough times about four years ago because not only did
it bring me closer to Him, but it also turned my eyes to loving everyone no
matter their appearance, beliefs, etc. God changing my outlook and giving
me a love for everybody has opened the door to many new friendships and
learning opportunities. As you said, change is inevitable, but how we deal
with change is what helps shape us into who we are. As administrators, we
need to look at issues as an opportunity to grow and to look back and see
how far we have come.

Codie


Though I have not started my own teaching career yet, I know that there are
barriers that I will face and the same will follow with a job in
administration.  We have learned so much about how important it is to know
yourself before you take and administrative position, and by thinking of
the barriers that I will face, it helps me to see and realize even more
things about myself.

For task-orientated behaviors, I like to be organized, have a plan, and
know what each person who is part of the plan is supposed to be doing. I
think that sometimes this quality of mine is overbearing, so as an
administrator I will have to be cautious about it.  I always complete tasks
on time, but the barrier with that is I do not usually leave much time to
spare.  Which is why this assignment is due in less than 30 minutes and
here I am, still completing it… I realize that aspect of my efforts is
going to have to change before I am an administrator.

The barrier that I feel I will face with relations-oriented tasks is that I
am a bit judgmental and I take everything to heart.  If I can look at
someone and think that they do not look approachable, I automatically let
that be a first impression in my head and from that point on, until I see
otherwise, I unfortunately hold onto that.  I also listen closely to what
others say and when there is a problem, it truly bothers me to the point
that I feel like the person who has the problem is mad at me, which I
realize will sometimes be the case, but not always. By letting things like
that get to me, it affects my mood and depending on how big of a deal it
is, it affects the efficiency of my work for a brief minute.  I need to
work on making relationships comfortable with people who’s personalities
are a little out of my comfort zone.

I have experienced a lot of change in my life, and I know that, as others
have said, change is inevitable. I think that I flow well when changes
occur, but a barrier that I may need to work on is flowing well with a
positive attitude.  Stakeholders need to see that their administrator can
take change and positively make it work, quickly.  This will set a positive
example to take change as it comes and turn it into something good.

There will always be barriers to overcome in the role of a teacher or an
administrator. Realizing aspects of my own personality that may cause these
barriers ahead of time helps me to go ahead and start thinking about how I
will get past them. Barriers are situations that will only help us all grow
in our professions as administrators.


-- 
*Codie Ward*

*Vinton Elementary*
*4th Grade Language Arts and Science*
*gl_jward at seovec.org <gl_jward at seovec.org>*
*1 Peter 3:18*
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