tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15366612.post112857464872964948..comments2023-10-19T05:20:57.551-07:00Comments on Classroom Biz: Administators and unions; some musingsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15366612.post-1129333670407822862005-10-14T16:47:00.000-07:002005-10-14T16:47:00.000-07:00CTA seems to be in the dark ages when it comes to ...CTA seems to be in the dark ages when it comes to dealing with negotiations and being a democratic organization. <BR/><BR/>As for becoming an administrator....keep in mind, the best interest of "your" teachers and students are not necessarily your primary interest; it is keeping your superiors (superintendents) happy. You become one of 'their' creatures and your job depends on upholding THEIR beliefs and philosophies, which may NOT be in the best interest of 'your' teachers and students. Think of them as the "Sith" and as being the Lords of the Darkside.....They have their own agenda. Your job is to support their agenda and make them and their agenda look good. IF you don't, you're history.<BR/><BR/>This may sound cynical, but I have been teaching long enough to have been through a number of superintendents and principals and watched what happens. But, there are some good ones out there. Where, exactly, I don't know. It sure ain't around where I live.<BR/><BR/>But, if you do earn your masters, which you will, that is probably more money on the salary schedule, so you come out ahead and may have another option for the future.Dan Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13397636504405471939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15366612.post-1128732603829572212005-10-07T17:50:00.000-07:002005-10-07T17:50:00.000-07:00I've worked with some excellent administrators -- ...I've worked with some excellent administrators -- currently my hall principal is the best I've ever worked with. He is great with the kids -- he backs up the teachers, disciplines the kids and everybody loves him -- kids as well as teachers. And he's not even 40 years old yet (I could be his mother -- easy).<BR/><BR/>This year we have had piles of horrid new policies and requirements and other detrimental foolishness from the campus-level admin as well as downtown. My guy has fought for us against foolish time-wasting paperwork and overcrowded classes and the loss of teams for the freshmen and . . .and . . .<BR/><BR/>He's getting worn down. We can see it this year -- I'm afraid we're going to lose him, but no one could blame him if he left education.grayciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13188392312385509613noreply@blogger.com