The main function of a manager is to create and maintain the conditions that make it easiest for the worker bees to do their very best work. That is also true--especially true--of school district administrators. At the heart of so many education issues, you will find administrators.
I was present as the union rep at a disciplinary hearing, under an administrator whom I held in great regard. He turned angrily to the teacher and said: "You make it impossible for me to protect you to do your job." That's indeed the admin's role.
I was present as the union rep at a disciplinary hearing, under an administrator whom I held in great regard. He turned angrily to the teacher and said: "You make it impossible for me to protect you to do your job." That's indeed the admin's role.