School Principals
Be a Principal
Be a principal - So you want to be a principal? I absolutely love being a principal and I feel like for the most part that I do my job pretty well. With that said there are times when I sit down at the end of the day and wonder what I’ve gotten myself into and whether or not I’m cut out to do this. I go into every single day with a plan, but 90%...
Become a Principal
Become a principal - Not everyone is meant to become a principal. A school principal’s day can be long and stressful. You have to be organized, solve problems, manage people well, and be able to separate your personal life from your professional life. If you cannot do those four things then you will not last long as a principal.
Beginning of School
Beginning of school - The beginning of school means many things to different people. To students it can mean getting to see your friends again, but it also means getting up early and having homework. However, for school principals it can be the most stressful time of the year, particularly if you are not prepared.
Building Confidence
Building Confidence - Confidence is something that cannot be faked, but it is something that can be built. Building confidence is another component of a principal’s duties. It can make all the difference in the world in how effective a teacher is. There is no perfect formula, because each person has their own unique level of confidence.
End of the School Year
End of the school year -- The end of the school year is an exciting time for students and teachers looking forward to some time off, but for a principal it simply means turning the page and starting over again. A principal’s job is never over and a good principal will use the end of the school year to search for and make improvements for the...
Good Principal - Characteristics of a Good Principal
Good Principal - What makes someone a good principal? The answer depends on the person. We all have different experiences with a school principal. Some of them are good and some of them are likely bad. A principal can be very influential both directly and indirectly in a person's life. They build relationships with students who make poor...
Providing Teacher Support
Teacher Support - Having a supportive principal can make all the difference for a teacher. Teachers want to know that their principal has their best interest in mind. One of the main duties of a principal is to provide teacher support. The relationship between a teacher and a principal has to be built on a foundation of trust. This type of...
Role of the Principal
The role of the principal covers many different areas including leadership, teacher evaluation, student discipline, and several others. Being an effective principal is hard work and is time consuming. A good principal is balanced within all their roles and works hard to ensure that that they are doing what they feel is best for all constituents...
Seven Characteristics of a Principal
Characteristics of a Principal - Being a school principal is balanced between being rewarding and being challenging. It is a difficult job and like any job there are people that are just not cut out to handle it. There are certain characteristics of a principal that everyone is not equipped with. Besides the obvious professional requirements...
Seven Ways to Provide Help for Teachers
Help for Teachers - The best teachers will work hard to improve in all areas. Sometimes a teacher needs assistance in identifying their strengths and weaknesses as well as a plan to improve. This is a crucial part of a principal’s job. A principal should know each teacher’s individual strength and weaknesses. They should develop a plan for providing help for teachers that focus on areas that need improvement. There are many ways that a principal can provide help for teachers.
Top Things a First Year Principal Should Do
Being a new principal can be overwhelming. These are some of the first things a new principal should do. Hopefully following these steps will allow you to begin a successful career.
What are Some Pros and Cons of Being a Principal?
Pros and Cons of Being a Principal - There are many pros and cons of being a principal. It can be a most rewarding job and it can also be a very stressful job. Not everyone is cut out to be a principal. There are certain characteristics that a good principal will possess. Those characteristics are defining. They are what separate the bad...
What are some Tips to Reduce Stress for Principals?
Reduce Stress - Some level of stress is associated with just about any job. It seems that the more you are responsible for the higher the level of stress there is. Being a principal can be a very stressful job as you deal with teachers, students, and parents. It is essential to reduce stress if you want to continue to effectively do your...
Winter Break
A principal’s job is endless. School holidays are no exception. The winter break typically occurs in the middle of the school year. This is the perfect time to make some adjustments and improvements that will be beneficial for the remainder of the year. While you likely cannot initiate major changes, there are several little things that a...