Stacy

//Over the last 18 months in this program, I have expanded my knowledge and I have a better understanding about what the role of an administrator means and hopefully if this is the path I take in the future, will allow me to become a quality administrator. Throughout all of the coursework, I have learned much more about what it takes to be an administrator: from the budgeting, to how important your leadership skills are, to how a school should be effectively run, to how important curriculum work is, to what ethics in leadership means. I have a better appreciation on what the school administrators do on a daily basis to keep the school running smoothly. I have been fortunate to work with one elementary and one high school principal during my practicum. In doing so, this has allowed me to be a part of many of the facets at both levels. //
 * Allison | Amy | Carrie | Cassie | Eric | Giselle | Jamie | Jill | Laura | Matt | Nate | Stacy | Steve | Zach | | Dr. Lightner | Home | //**__Session 1 Reflection __**//
 * //How has the last 18 months in the Concordia Graduate Program impacted your work as an educator? //**

//As I look back, the number one thing I realized more was the fact that being an administrator/principal is no walk in the park. I knew this job was not easy but I have a true understanding about what being an administrator really means. Coming into this program, I wasn’t sure if I could do this, but after all of the learning and experiences I have had, I think I could eventually go down this path. It will not be something that will be easy but I can see how much of an impact I could have on a building and with students. //
 * //How have you grown personally and professionally? //**

//One of the challenges with the Concordia program has been the lack of communication. We are sometimes left “fending” for ourselves when it comes to the next steps. Even with the online courses, the feedback wasn’t done in a timely manner which didn’t allow for growth in the homework or learning. // //From this class, I would hope to gain even more knowledge on being an effective principal. I would enjoy hearing from principals about the different experiences they have had and any advice they could share. //
 * //What are 3 major criticisms from the Concordia Graduate Program? //**
 * //What do you hope to get from this class? //**