I am up late again tonight as I have been for weeks. Tonight is different because I have been polishing up my resume and writing what I hope will be my last letter of interest for awhile. I have been working hard for the past 5 years trying to prepare myself to be a principal. Well, I think my best opportunity has presented itself. The principal at my school has retired and I will apply for the position tomorrow.
I have been working at Pinewood Park Elementary School for the past five years. It is an extremely difficult campus even though we have only 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders. It is on the south side of Longview which means it is a minority school "across the tracks". It is about 50% Hispanic, 48% African American, which leaves only about 2% white. The children are very needy and come to school with many many problems and fears. I LOVE THESE KIDS!!!
We have had an abundance of discipline problems this year; more than usual. Our test scores are down and teacher morale is at an all-time low. So, why would a person want to be a principal at a school like this???? The answer is easy for me... I love a challenge! I love to fix problems, especially when it helps children! I love the teachers who work there! I tend to go for the underdog! But mostly because this is where I know I can make a difference....a HUGE difference!!! And I LOVE THESE KIDS!!!
I have been working at Pinewood Park Elementary School for the past five years. It is an extremely difficult campus even though we have only 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders. It is on the south side of Longview which means it is a minority school "across the tracks". It is about 50% Hispanic, 48% African American, which leaves only about 2% white. The children are very needy and come to school with many many problems and fears. I LOVE THESE KIDS!!!We have had an abundance of discipline problems this year; more than usual. Our test scores are down and teacher morale is at an all-time low. So, why would a person want to be a principal at a school like this???? The answer is easy for me... I love a challenge! I love to fix problems, especially when it helps children! I love the teachers who work there! I tend to go for the underdog! But mostly because this is where I know I can make a difference....a HUGE difference!!! And I LOVE THESE KIDS!!!
This school...these kids...are in my heart and soul!!!
We will see....
4 comments:
I hope that you are successful in your effort. I know that you have been working toward this goal for a long time now, and I know that you would make an awesome principal.
Well, all I can say is...if they realize how important and special all those kids are to you then they would be dumb not to hire you on as the principal. Good luck...and keep us posted!
I understand perfectly and I know that you will do an excellent job because it is a labor of love not a love of money. Don't get caught up on trying to accomplish "much" all at one time, just make progress with one at a time. Wow just think if you could actually reach "one" student!!! Everyone after that is gravy. I'll be praying for you.
You know you have my vote!!! And everyone else's vote on our campus! Anyone would be stupid to not hire you for this job..(but you know as well as I do that we have stupid people working in our district!!)..you are the best one qualified and we know how much you really care about us and the students!! I know you will do great in your interview and I will be praying for you as I have been for a while now!!
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