Research Paper: Education Administrators
Uploaded by baller 24 on Nov 20, 2007
Education Administrators
During the first week of school my freshman year, I was late to one of my classes. While I was on the way, a middle-aged man that I had never met nor seen before, stopped me. He asked me if I was a freshman and after I answered he chuckled and said that he knew I was by how concerned I looked. He told me that he could tell that I was late and that I was worried about what would happen. After asking what class I had, we started walking towards it. He asked me how my classes were going and if I enjoyed them. As we talked and as he asked questions, he gave me advice that I still remember and use to this day. When we arrived at my class, he took a piece of paper out of his pocket, wrote on it, gave it to me, and told me to give it to my teacher. As I looked at it, I noticed that he had excused my tardy. As I was about to thank him, he thanked me and then left. Since that day I have had an appreciation for our principals and administrators.
The administrator, or principal, of a school is ultimately responsible for a school’s test scores. Every year, students across the United States are given standardized tests. Students are usually worried about how they will perform, but even more worried is probably the principal of that school. Schools are measured by the scores that each student receives and the principal is responsible, whether the results are good or bad. “Principals set the academic tone, and hire, evaluate, and help improve the skills of teachers and other staff. They actively work with teachers to develop and maintain high curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives” ("Education Administrator," OOH, 34). They have to make sure that students are happy, safe, and learning ("Education Administrator," CIS, Overview).
To start off with, there are several high school courses that can and almost always will be helpful to becoming a principal at a secondary school. They include the following: child development, computer applications, keyboarding, parenting, public speaking, teacher assisting, international baccalaureate, and advanced placement ("Education Administrator," CIS, Helpful High School Courses). There are also several skills and abilities that can be beneficial to have as a principal. Being able to communicate (listening to others,...