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</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%">Ashton, </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%">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. <span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%">Codie</p>
<br><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">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.<span> </span>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.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">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.<span> </span>I always complete tasks on time, but the
barrier with that is I do not usually leave much time to spare.<span> </span>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.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">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.<span> </span>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.<span> </span>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.<span> </span>I need to work on
making relationships comfortable with people who’s personalities are a little
out of my comfort zone.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">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.<span> </span>Stakeholders need to
see that their administrator can take change and positively make it work,
quickly.<span> </span>This will set a positive
example to take change as it comes and turn it into something good.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">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.<span></span></p>
<br clear="all"><div><br></div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><font color="#274e13" size="4"><b>Codie Ward</b></font><div><b><span style="font-size:12.8px">Vinton Elementary</span><br></b><div style="font-size:12.8px"><b>4th Grade Language Arts and Science</b></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><b><a href="mailto:gl_jward@seovec.org" target="_blank">gl_jward@seovec.org</a></b></div><div><font color="#073763" size="4"><b>1 Peter 3:18</b></font></div></div></div></div>
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