The following dialogue represents an interview that was conducted to understand a school administrator’s philosophy of leadership and how it applies to developing a vision for a school and/or district. By understanding an experienced and established school administrator’s philosophy, it will help aspiring administrators to form their own ideas and mindsets to facilitating the daily functioning of a school. Before ever developing a philosophy of leadership, one must understand the qualities of a leader. Leadership must be developed through many experiences of success and failure. A quality leader possesses the ability to motivate, communicate, collaborate, adapt, evolve, and problem solve. The role of a leader is constantly changing and by possessing these attributes, a leader can then confidently lead an institution to experience high levels of success.
The interview was held at Cullman Middle …show more content…
Lane Hill, principal, Ed.S, to discuss his personal philosophy of leadership and how it applies to developing a vision for his school. Mr. Hill is a well-respected and accomplished administrator with 26 years in education and having spent 18 of those years as an assistant principal/principal. Throughout the interview Mr. Hill provided very thoughtful and useful insight to the role of a leader and the many ways that is changes from day to day. Mr. Hill was asked, “What does being a leader mean to you?” Mr. Hill responded, “I feel being a successful leader is about knowing your P’s and C’s.” Mr. Hill was asked, “Do you mind elaborating on the meaning of knowing your P’s and C’s?” Mr. Hill responded, “First, I feel that you need to exhibit good character, through
The interview was held at Cullman Middle …show more content…
Lane Hill, principal, Ed.S, to discuss his personal philosophy of leadership and how it applies to developing a vision for his school. Mr. Hill is a well-respected and accomplished administrator with 26 years in education and having spent 18 of those years as an assistant principal/principal. Throughout the interview Mr. Hill provided very thoughtful and useful insight to the role of a leader and the many ways that is changes from day to day. Mr. Hill was asked, “What does being a leader mean to you?” Mr. Hill responded, “I feel being a successful leader is about knowing your P’s and C’s.” Mr. Hill was asked, “Do you mind elaborating on the meaning of knowing your P’s and C’s?” Mr. Hill responded, “First, I feel that you need to exhibit good character, through