Philosophy While attending graduate school Ms. Aman received a variety of information in reference to the different leadership style in education. During this process, she felt that it was challenging to determine what leadership style she would demonstrate as an educator. Ms. Aman interviewed for her first Dean of Students position in 1993 when it was more common for an administrator to have a more parallel leadership style. Principals were considered the most knowledgeable in the building therefore the school function best when he/she delegated task to others. A philosophy that Ms. Aman learned all too well from her lead principal Ms. Pain. Ms. Pain ruled with an iron fist. Ms. Pain had no emotions and was entirely about business. Ms. Pain’s
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Aman allows the PTA to set the agenda for the meet however, she requires at least 30 minutes to review her report. Ms. Aman also sends her report to the PTA secretary the week before the meeting for the vice-president to review. Ms. Aman provides the following information: the current state of the school (demographics), the number of teacher openings, operational budget, areas of improvement and information for the community. Ms. Aman also stated that the report that she provides to the PTA gives them the opportunity to see how they can use the information to support the school from their position. Therefore, as the PTA and Ms. Aman collaborate together they have a goal that kids are the core focus at all …show more content…
Aman reveals that whether you are an experience principal or first year assistant principal ones decision making skills are vital to their career success. It is relatively easy to make decisions that are a clear choice between right and wrong. However, there are times when certain decision that require a more in-depth process.
One of the most complex decisions that Ms. Aman made this year was to decide what grade level to place Justin Miller on. Mr. Miller interviews at West Millbrook Middle School for the position as an 8th grade Social Studies teacher. The interview with Mr. Miller went well therefore as a result the position was offered to you. The concern came in when Ms. Aman had to determine what grade level team to place Justin on. There were a number of factors to consider when making this decision. Although, Justin accepted the position for 8th grade Ms. Aman considered moving an underperforming 7th grade teacher Mr. Jones to the 8th grade therefore, placing Justin on the 7th grade team. Currently there were no African-American teacher in the 8th grade therefore, the consideration to move the 7th grade Social Studies teacher would add this diversity to the team. Consequently, moving Mr. Jones to the 8th grade there is hesitation that these teachers would draw him into their circle of noncompliance. Whereas, Justin displayed a high level of confidence Ms. Aman sensed that he would not get drawn into the noncompliance. In addition, Ms. Aman expressed that the 7th
Aman allows the PTA to set the agenda for the meet however, she requires at least 30 minutes to review her report. Ms. Aman also sends her report to the PTA secretary the week before the meeting for the vice-president to review. Ms. Aman provides the following information: the current state of the school (demographics), the number of teacher openings, operational budget, areas of improvement and information for the community. Ms. Aman also stated that the report that she provides to the PTA gives them the opportunity to see how they can use the information to support the school from their position. Therefore, as the PTA and Ms. Aman collaborate together they have a goal that kids are the core focus at all …show more content…
Aman reveals that whether you are an experience principal or first year assistant principal ones decision making skills are vital to their career success. It is relatively easy to make decisions that are a clear choice between right and wrong. However, there are times when certain decision that require a more in-depth process.
One of the most complex decisions that Ms. Aman made this year was to decide what grade level to place Justin Miller on. Mr. Miller interviews at West Millbrook Middle School for the position as an 8th grade Social Studies teacher. The interview with Mr. Miller went well therefore as a result the position was offered to you. The concern came in when Ms. Aman had to determine what grade level team to place Justin on. There were a number of factors to consider when making this decision. Although, Justin accepted the position for 8th grade Ms. Aman considered moving an underperforming 7th grade teacher Mr. Jones to the 8th grade therefore, placing Justin on the 7th grade team. Currently there were no African-American teacher in the 8th grade therefore, the consideration to move the 7th grade Social Studies teacher would add this diversity to the team. Consequently, moving Mr. Jones to the 8th grade there is hesitation that these teachers would draw him into their circle of noncompliance. Whereas, Justin displayed a high level of confidence Ms. Aman sensed that he would not get drawn into the noncompliance. In addition, Ms. Aman expressed that the 7th