Communication to build a better school and educational community. This is my goal when I look at what can be done in an administrative roll. This is about collaboration, and face to face relation building meetings.
I would like to establish different discussion/advisory groups within the school. One would comprise a group of faculty and staff to meet and discussion predetermined topics. This could be department heads, or a hand selected group of educators who are dedicated to the mission of the school. This group would look at specific concerns, problems we are facing, new program development, different ways to solve issues. A second group would be student based. This group could help to bring forward specific issues which we may or may not be aware of. It could include the student government or be a separate entity which would include a more diverse group from the student body. The third group would be individuals from our larger community: alumni, business owners, educators from other schools who would discuss ways to help our students and teachers.
When we look at communicating we need to look at the whole picture for the goal we are trying to achieve. These meetings would be about immersing those involved. I want to create an atmosphere of cooperation, respect, and personal interest. This happens with food, stories, listening, considering, sharing and respecting one another's ideas and positions, relationship building, and authentic commitment. It should build trust in the people, the mission and the institution. The more this happens, the stronger and larger the school community becomes.
I would like to establish different discussion/advisory groups within the school. One would comprise a group of faculty and staff to meet and discussion predetermined topics. This could be department heads, or a hand selected group of educators who are dedicated to the mission of the school. This group would look at specific concerns, problems we are facing, new program development, different ways to solve issues. A second group would be student based. This group could help to bring forward specific issues which we may or may not be aware of. It could include the student government or be a separate entity which would include a more diverse group from the student body. The third group would be individuals from our larger community: alumni, business owners, educators from other schools who would discuss ways to help our students and teachers.
When we look at communicating we need to look at the whole picture for the goal we are trying to achieve. These meetings would be about immersing those involved. I want to create an atmosphere of cooperation, respect, and personal interest. This happens with food, stories, listening, considering, sharing and respecting one another's ideas and positions, relationship building, and authentic commitment. It should build trust in the people, the mission and the institution. The more this happens, the stronger and larger the school community becomes.