When my career started, I already had two Bachelor’s degrees in Science and Education. When I became Vice-Principal, my Master’s degree in Educational Administration laid the foundation for the work that lay ahead. In both situations, I was definitely nervous when starting the job, but I felt somewhat confident with the solid preparation.
Not so much when I became Superintendent.
I was certainly excited about the new gig and was pretty sure that that I could do the job — but, there was a feeling of self-doubt that permeated my being. That was almost 7 years ago.
What does an effective Superintendent look like? What should I be doing?
- Have a morning ritual of 5:00 am exercise followed by a nutrient-rich breakfast shake;
- Review my daily / weekly / monthly Strategic objectives at 7:00 am to fine tune them;
- Enter all meetings with purpose and presence;
- Pursue my vision for the system with unwavering certainty.
Well, I do wake up every morning around 5:30 and I do try to exercise. And, YES, I make myself a healthy shake for breakfast.
Check. Check. And check.
The other qualities? Ummm … Let’s move on.
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