1. On Being (or Becoming) a
Principal
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2. On being a principal
One might think that being a principal might be an “easy” job, but in reality, their responsibility goes beyond four walls.
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3. Within the many walls, principals oversee:
Students
Counselors
Coaches
Teachers
Custodians
Librarians
Office staff
Nurses
Support staff
and everyone else
in the building!
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4. So, their job looks like this:
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5. Outside the four walls, principals work with:
School Board Members
Local Businesses
Superintendents
Media
Administrators
Parents of Students
Coordinators
Community Members
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6. Some of their responsibilities include:
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7. A few of the roles a principal plays include being a:
Leader
Team Player
Learner
Supervisor
Manager
Politician
Mentor
Advocate
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8. Principals have many challenges before them…
So, as members of the student body, show your appreciation
for your principals!
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