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Educational Leadership

University of Northern Iowa

Graduate Research Papers

1999

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A Preferred Vision For Administering Secondary Schools: A Reflective Essay, Robert S. Weaton Jan 1999

A Preferred Vision For Administering Secondary Schools: A Reflective Essay, Robert S. Weaton

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Beginning the process of transformation from classroom teacher, to that of administrator, educational leaders are drawn to the reality that schools have undergone tremendous change, and with it a new set of challenges in an effort to meet the needs of students in the 21st century. The key to effective schooling does not solely rely on whether or not a school changes, but rather on how that change takes place, and to what extent students, staff, and community develop ownership of the process. As a beginning practitioner pursuing the goal of becoming an administrator in the secondary school, the focus …


Management And Leadership: Two Important Concepts That Together Make And Excellent Administrator, Stacey J. Ward Jan 1999

Management And Leadership: Two Important Concepts That Together Make And Excellent Administrator, Stacey J. Ward

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Throughout my high school years, I wanted to be a wealthy business woman. I dabbled in the stock market, read the Wall Street Journal, imagined owning a business one day, and even worked as in intern for a brokerage company. It was evident that I would study business, and become involved in business after college. There was just one problem. My past would reveal my true feelings of success.


A Vision For Administering Secondary Schools : A Reflective Essay, Roger W. Francis Jan 1999

A Vision For Administering Secondary Schools : A Reflective Essay, Roger W. Francis

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Being a principal is a very demanding job. All of the hats that the principal is required to wear means that he is being looked at for leadership in a multitude of areas. Some of which are not a direct part of the education program. Areas other than academics have an effect on the overall educational process. Maintaining an orderly environment, with a good staff, in a safe setting that provides needed services to children, can have a huge effect on the education of our youth. Thus, the role of the principal. in this process is very powerful as the …