Philosophy of Leadership
I watched a student attempt to carve a specific type of art work out a piece of clay. He had chosen a tool with a smaller head and a sharp edge. He took that tool and worked tediously and determinedly to finish his masterpiece. Another boy was also doing a similar art piece. However, he had chosen many tools and wasn't afraid to use his hands to smooth out the rough edges of his clay sculpture. At the end of class I checked out everyones work and noticed that the boy who had used only one tool was unhappy with his art work, especially frustrated with the sharp grooves and cuts all over his piece. The other boy who had used his hands and many tools looked at his piece with pride and excitement.
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Leadership isn't so much a set list of when, how, why, or what. It isn't even about who. It is about daily choices that will combine to create a masterpiece. In the educational world, that masterpiece will be created on the blank canvas of students hearts and minds.
While leadership comes down to daily choices, those choices are based upon the purpose or goal of the leader. These are the guidelines that shape the outcome. The purpose of an academic leader in the school setting should be modeled around the individual student and preparing them to become a functioning member of society. In the Christian school setting that purpose takes on another aspect as the building of a relationship with Jesus Christ comes first and foremost.
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As a leader I purpose to create a school environment that will end in the academic, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth of each and every student. I will work democratically with our team in inspirational, engaging, and motivational ways to see that we create just such an environment. A professional learning community will be established to help staff self-examine, grow, and come to a place of desire for the very best for our students.
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