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.
The School Head’s Reflection to the Profession:

“You teach the child and you educate the nation,

You teach the nation and you educate the world”

Enthused by the statement, I have learned to love the noblest of all

profession. Driven by the passion to deal with children, to work with
children, and to teach the children; I choose to become a teacher. With
burning desire to help children learn specially those who belong to the
less fortunate, a big decision was made. I wanted to become one – A
TEACHER.

Being a child of poor family, I barely had the opportunity to pursue my

dream of becoming a teacher. But it was the family situation that
inspired me most to go to the university that provided the needed
assistance. Then I got what I wanted.

For a period of more than two decades as a teacher, my desire to

teach never fades. I always view the job as a vocation. Serving the
children is the name of the game. Teaching is more than a profession.
This is contrary to the kind of mentality to some that it is the lowest
kind of work. It is exactly not! A TEACHER is the maker of all
professionals that it made them the BEST PROFESSIONAL.

My point of satisfaction is when I am able to convey the needed help

to the children. Learning is not limited within the four corners of the
classroom but the realities outside are the best lessons given to them.
And, that is the greatest challenge to me as I do my duties as a
teacher.

I am strongly convinced that education is the nearest solution to the

world’s problems. This thought drove me to part take to every solution
to these problems. It is a great call to every teacher to do the job to
the best it can be.

I AM A TEACHER, THE AGENT OF CHANGE, AND THE BUILDER OF THE

CHILDREN’S FUTURE.
The School Head’s Reflection to the Profession:

Maya Angelou said, “People will forget what you said, people will

forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made
them feel.” This quotation helped me apply and practice the fifth
domain which is building connections.

Relationships are at the heart of good leadership, good coaching

and well, just about any context where people come together to get
things done. Getting them ‘right is a never-ending journey and the
pathway is often tricky. These foundation elements can help
provide a way to negotiate this pathway in helpful and positive
ways.

Even during this time of pandemic when there are many challenges
we face in school, I am able to lead and manage the school with
grace and confidence with the help of the stakeholders and the
community. In fact, in coordination with the barangay officials
headed by the barangay captains, we were able to implement
Brigada Eskwela 2020 in our school amidst the threat of Covid-19
virus. Moreover, through collaboration with the barangay officials,
the use of barangay vehicles in transporting learning modules in
different barangays has been granted. It paved way for a better and
more convenient distribution and retrieval of learning modules for
both parents and teachers. In addition, the Local Government Unit
of the municipality of Rosario donated school supplies, health
protection equipment such as facemasks, face shields, and alcohol.
This is a great help for everyone of us against safety risks.

I obtained an in-depth understanding of my role as a school head. I

am now certain of the things that I should know, be able to do, and
value in order to accomplish and succeed in my duty. It
strengthened my ability to listen and understand others.

I believe that in order to increase a leader’s competence, leaders

have to continuously grow, learn, and establish connections.

It made me realized that if you can make yourself memorable by

finding a way to connect on a personal level, you won’t be
forgotten. Indeed, without a solid foundation and relationships built
on trust and respect, no quality learning will happen.