Being an administrator in the public education system has meant that I’ve had a few conversations with people where the content was difficult for me to share and, in most cases, even more difficult for the other person to hear.
Some examples …
Meeting with a student who has not achieved to their potential;- Conversing with parents about their child’s struggles;
- Debriefing with a staff member who was not successful in an interview;
- Sharing the tragic news of a student or staff member who has died. Unfortunately, I’ve had to do this a few times in my career.
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