Passion, respect, enthusiasm, professionalism, sensitivity, humor and heart are qualities in which principals seek to find in potential teachers. In an article by Gary Hopkins, What Qualities Do Principals Look for in a New Teacher, principals identified the most important qualities they seek in potential teachers. Gary Cardwell, a principal from Crocket Elementary School, stated, “It’s impossible to select one characteristic that sets a teacher candidate apart from others. I would never use a single characteristic to employ a teacher, rather I consider many characteristics as part of a mosaic that makes up an entire principal” (Hopkins, 2016). When principals hire teachers, it is critical that they identify a candidates strengths and weaknesses. When evaluating Ms. Morrison as a candidate for a potential teaching position in Southport School District there is evidence to show both strengths and weaknesses within her case.
The first strength that is evident with Ms. Morrison is that she has passion. The first example of her showing passion is first with her family and doing what was best for her family. She initially wanted to become a teacher but due to her personal situation, she put her education on …show more content…
Morrison shows qualities of strengths, however, there also some weaknesses in her ideas of teaching. One misconception that many people have about teachers is that their job stops once the dismissal bell sounds. However, that is by far the case. Part of Ms. Morrison’s motivation for becoming an educator is because she looks at her friends who are teachers and sees that they do not have to work evenings, weekends, or summers. There is a lack of understanding that many times teachers spend their evenings grading or lesson planning at home. In addition, teachers also have to attend workshops, trainings or courses during the summer time. This idea of not having to work much outside of school could possible impacts Ms. Morrison’s motivation once she began
The first strength that is evident with Ms. Morrison is that she has passion. The first example of her showing passion is first with her family and doing what was best for her family. She initially wanted to become a teacher but due to her personal situation, she put her education on …show more content…
Morrison shows qualities of strengths, however, there also some weaknesses in her ideas of teaching. One misconception that many people have about teachers is that their job stops once the dismissal bell sounds. However, that is by far the case. Part of Ms. Morrison’s motivation for becoming an educator is because she looks at her friends who are teachers and sees that they do not have to work evenings, weekends, or summers. There is a lack of understanding that many times teachers spend their evenings grading or lesson planning at home. In addition, teachers also have to attend workshops, trainings or courses during the summer time. This idea of not having to work much outside of school could possible impacts Ms. Morrison’s motivation once she began