Chapter 6-Reflection

“Trust is precious” immediately this chapter title stood out and made me think of several situations that I’ve witnessed or experienced.   As a human when those thoughts can trigger us to immediately go to the negative and then find balance with the positive.  This chapter discussed how trust can be destroyed in seconds, one encounter, or one wrong response. I feel once a leader loses trust then nothing that is spoken from that person again is perceived as a good thing, even when they may have something great to say.  That’s why it’s important as future leaders use caution on what we say and how we respond to others in tough situations.  I believe we will be remembered during those times those times are what we will be remembered for.  I want to be remembered on how I handled the situation and how I didn’t allow it to impact me in a negative way.

Chapter 5- Reflection

Chapter 5

The points that resonates the most with me included knowing when to pick your battles and knowing when to fight and when to retreat. Mrs. Abernathy case, she jumped the gun in a moment of stress versus giving the situation more time to be reflected upon. Sometimes that happens however the principal felt as though this is battle he didn’t want to deal with the teacher, parent, or student. Mr. Crockett’s discernment was correct.  By giving it a day the situation resolved.  I especially like to think about things 24 hours unless they need to be immediately responded to.  This gives me time to examine the situation in full. 

When reflecting upon fight and retreat, I felt there are times you have to fight.  This could include advocating for the needs of the classroom, school, or a student.  However you have to know how to humbly retreat and give time for situations to be resolved even when it’s not going at the pace you would like it too.

Oct 21 and Oct 22 On ground session

This past weekend was very informative. Lots of information was presented from Dr. Hauser, Lozano and Smith Law firm, and the attorney from Central Unified Kevin Toorosian.  The most insightful information was the presentation of Kevin Toorosian. His perspective presented the legalities of the district on dealing with discipline, attendance, and ed. code. Through all the courses I felt this is something we as a class should have spent more time covering, the ed. codes. His expertise covered a case scenario in which we as a class had to find the ed. code violations that specific student had broken based on his behavior, actions, and verbal comments.  It was pretty interesting to go through those steps.
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Chapter 4 - Competence

As I reflect I think about this chapter as the opportunity as a leader we must take time to reflect and think about things. This way we are not making rash and quick decisions on issues we have not thoroughly thought out. I have recognized I don't know everything. In fact when I teach courses on the college level I have stated, "I don't know everything, but I do know something." I'm not afraid to admit if I don't understand or if this is the first I have heard of it. I like the approach in the textbook. If you don't know then dive in and find out about it..

Chapter Three - Safety

I loved the sub title, "I've Got Your Back".  I have had this statement said to me many times and the people saying it truly have had my back.  This alone made me confident in my work and gave that secure filling that my leader trust me and the decisions I make.

The Bullying component of this chapter was interesting but also insightful. The bullying behaviors such as uninvited touching, lies, and two-faced behavior was something I never view as bullying. However I have observed and advised others.  Good thing for me I had parents who taught me to be quick at the tongue and actively vocal  in my on life I haven't had to deal with much of this behavior. The most frequent issues I get to deal with is the teenage girl isolation that will occur on the high school campus. As a club advisor I find myself trying to build skills in girls to stand up for themselves and just find an ounce of confidence.  I guess in a way that is a way I have made students feel safe by building up their confidence.

Chapter Two - Support

As a special education teacher support is something we live by. A teacher in this capacity needs to be established and be well connected with others on their site in order to have adequate support.

Reading this chapter made me think directly about my classroom. In special education you work with many district service providers, administration, the community, and families. Sometimes you don't always like the adults you work with. However in order to have a cohesive working environment you have to know your stuff much like the budget savvy principal in the chapter, be able to communicate the plan, and leave personal feelings out of it. Last but not least remember to be a servant leader, because that will make your a more effective leader. 

Chapter One and Two - Communication

Chapter One and Two dealt with the very basics of communications as a leader on a school campus. The fundamental sections that really caught my interest was this statement. The princpal is the keeper of the vision. This is a statement that I have never looked at this way. Yet, when you think about it. If the principal doesn't refer us back to this vision we as a cohesive group get away from it. The principal must ensure that we all work together as a team. Epecially when a school mus decide how to reach the goals we have estashbliehes. When the principal can communicate this. This is how the textbook states the principal will be precieved.
A. Believes in devloping common vision
B. Values, respet, and integry are in tact.
C. Caes about indiviuals and ight even challenge those who don't show respect and integrity
D. May give everyone help with their frustrations.