The importance of school isn’t measured by the building as much as it is measured by the teaching staff within it. The teachers and other staff members are the ones who prove to be champions of your children and their futures. Some teachers and staff members prove to be great school leaders who stand out amongst the rest. Here’s how to identify them and also learn how to be a better school leader yourself.
They create equal opportunities
A student who suffers from a disadvantage experiences many difficulties and setbacks during their school years, especially when they have pressing concerns outside of the classroom, such as having to care for younger siblings. A great school leader provides extra help, guidance, patience, and resources to students who are disadvantaged so that they can achieve their best academic outcome. Disadvantaged students tend to also have a higher risk of being bullied, which can cause serious damage to a child’s mind and body. A great school leader acts as a shield and an advocate for these disadvantaged children who are the unfortunate victims of bullying and need a little extra help to reach their full potentials.
They care about their students’ success
In a scholastic environment, it’s not just enough for the students to want to succeed. The teachers and school staff also play a large role in the success of their students. Various aspects of a student’s life can disrupt a student’s routine and change their way of thinking, sometimes to the detriment of their school work and ambition. A great school leader nurtures their students and encourages them to persevere through their trials and setbacks to remember their ambitions. A great school leader also holds very high expectations for their students because they know that these children are capable of achieving anything and contain a boundless amount of potential.
They constantly improve their teaching methods
Not all students can learn at the same pace or with the same type of methods as other students. This type of learning disparity has the potential to cause students to fall behind in their classwork, in their learning of the source material, and in their self-confidence. All of these shortcomings result in a student being held back an extra grade or dropping out of school. A great school leader actively searches for and implements different teaching techniques so that every student can learn the material being taught in the classroom. This great school leader does everything in their power to ensure that no child gets left behind.
Dr. Floyd Williams 