Hyacinth Butcher
“Education is not the filling of a pool, but the
lighting of a fire.”
William Burke Yeats
I am inspirational,
motivational, and devoted to being supportive to all. I love a camaraderie,
which promotes loyalty, encourages continuous learning and educational
challenges, professionalism that allows me to be faithful to embrace every task
or challenge. I consider myself an exceptionally good listener and a strong
team player. These skills have allowed me to build strong and effective
relationships both as a teacher and as a leader. I appreciate the presence of
structured organizations that provides the opportunity for capacity building
and professional development that aide in the ability to cooperate at all
levels.
As a person who is fair in
my endeavours, I am not afraid to pursue challenges or make unpopular decisions
in relation to my colleagues for the benefit of the school. These are some of
the qualities that underpin my personal philosophy in leadership. The following
is my personal educational philosophy in leadership, as an educator in the 21st
century.
I believe that Leadership is the art of
encouraging and inspiring others not only to see their potential, but to guide
and assist in being the best that they can be. I strongly believe that a 21st
century leader should be instrumental, knowledgeable, and relevant, in guiding
the teachings and learnings necessary for well-rounded students, equipping them
not only in book knowledge, but strong social and moral skills needed to foster
productive citizens.
As an aspiring 21st
century leader, the integration of technological best practices will be my key mission
for an ideal learning environment, geared towards success for all. I am
convinced that the integration of technology engages learners, accommodates
multiple intelligences, and can foster a positive, lasting impression on the
learner. I strongly believe that such technological integration and digital
literacy will not only help my students but will also enhance my professional
development as well as all members of staff.
It is a strong belief of
mine that an effective leader should know their faculty well, support and find
avenues for their professional development while taking interest in them as
individuals. Therefore, recognizing personal achievements is invaluable in
boosting the overall morale and unity of staff. I also believe that being
approachable is one of my qualities which will allow staff members to feel
comfortable communicating with me whether on good or bad terms.
Actions speak louder than words, and I believe
in leading by example. I will not ask anyone to make decisions that are
inappropriate to their level of responsibility or beyond their ability. I will
encourage creativity, freedom of action and innovation, where these efforts are
consistent with the mission, vision, and values of the school.
It is my belief that
educational leaders need to create a culture of responsibility in their schools,
to develop a concept of control and safety with technology as a shared
responsibility among educators, students, and families.
I believe in becoming a
global leader in the use of technology, as I am aware that effective school
leaders need to understand how other countries develop curriculum, integrate
technology in professional development and handle school related issues. This information
would aide in developing programs for my school which would allow staff and
students to gain imperative knowledge about other countries cultures and be
relevant in an ever-shrinking competitive world.
In conclusion, (Routman
2012), states that for educational leaders to be successful in our increasingly
technological world, they must be skilled in the use of technology. Research
has consistently shown that this is especially important to improve student
achievement as an effective leader is the most vital factor in a student’s
success. I believe that integration of relevant and current transformative
technology will be crucial for schools to engage students in addressing
real-world problems, issues and questions that matters. (Devine 2012).
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