What It's Like To Be...
A High School Principal
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Quick takeaways
- Being a high school principal requires flexibility, as duties range from substitute teaching to managing parent complaints.
- Building genuine connections with students and making them feel valued is crucial for shaping their future paths and career choices.
Deep dives
The Unpredictable Life of a High School Principal
Being a high school principal is a dynamic role filled with unexpected challenges and diverse responsibilities. The principal, Marcus Beelin, shares his experiences of being a substitute teacher when needed and the importance of being flexible in a role where you never know what each day will bring. He emphasizes the value of being present in classrooms and building relationships with students, how his unconventional approach creates a different dynamic with students, and the significance of making students feel seen, heard, and valued. Marcus also discusses the various duties that fall under the "other duties as assigned" category of being a principal and the emotional toll and constant scrutiny that comes with the job. He also highlights the impact of social media on high school experiences, both positive and negative, and the challenges of digital citizenship for students.
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