The School Head’s Reflection to the Profession:

Domain 2

“Effective leadership is putting first things first. Effective management

is discipline, carrying it out.”

Enthused by the statement, I have learned that it is paramount to

create a safe, caring, and inclusive environment. Everyone cannot
perform well, when they are feeling that they do not belong or are not
accepted. Moreover, discipline is an opportunity for learning and
growth.  It is also important to effectively time manage and
communicate in multiple ways to keep people informed.

In our school, we collaborate and work together as one to construct a

comprehensive human resources strategy. We manage all aspects of
human resources, such as certification, school board services and
regulatory issues. It includes school staffing plans, school board and
administrator services, employee recordkeeping, and school policies
and handbooks, school site budgeting, and teacher supervision.

As a school head I know that I must have the required background

knowledge in order to effectively lead my staff in an informed way
where all staff understand the implications and impact of different
decisions. I understand that I must be a source of legal advice at times
and also be an advocate for district initiatives and programs. I must
also advocate for the school staffs, students and parents and all the
while know which is most appropriate in any given situation.

In today’s wired – and wireless – world, our school also provides

support for a variety of schools’ technological requirements. While
financial considerations, human resources, facility management and
technology are all critical to a school’s overall success, student
achievement is the essential core component.

As a school leader I must understand the kids, the staff, the

community, the district and the context within the provincial
framework. Organization and allocation of resources must include
input from the staff as a whole.