You Really Do Matter

I said I would reflect on my learning as a new principal but I had the opportunity to visit with a few staff and students from the school where I taught grade 4. What a feeling to be greeted by so many students all wanting to talk to you at the same time. It made me think why do they think I am so important? I struggle with the word important but you get the point. I think the bottom line isn't why bt the fact that they do and the importance that I perhaps had to them when I was there. What do I want to say... that teachers are important and very often we get caught up in the work and everything else that happens that isn't fun about our job and in the end students think that their classroom teacher is the best and that teachers do matter in the life and culture of the building. As an administrator remembering this little bit of information is important becaue it is also how I can add to the culture of our building and make it a safe and inviting place for students. In the end what do we want our building to be about .. and if it is fun, safe, and inviting learning can take place with more ease and excitement.