tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45969838602256425.post1346444604698763500..comments2024-02-09T07:57:45.221-05:00Comments on Leading Motivated Learners: Dear Sucky AdministratorTonySinanishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624064743310267544noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45969838602256425.post-4052027004980490232015-01-11T10:36:43.507-05:002015-01-11T10:36:43.507-05:00Barbara makes a good point. I fear you are preachi...Barbara makes a good point. I fear you are preaching to the choir (see #6, non-connected educators). There are also the issues of administrators who are never there (in meetings on or off-campus) or who appear to listen, say the right things, then never follow-up. If you're a principal, be present, be a principal, not a figurehead on the way to somewhere else. Any recommendations for truly bringing these types of issues to principals who could stand to make improvements?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45969838602256425.post-22244618883401485092015-01-09T19:10:56.414-05:002015-01-09T19:10:56.414-05:00Wow. I am so glad to work in a district where my a...Wow. I am so glad to work in a district where my administrators are the opposite to everything posted above. Sorry that you are in such a challenging place, but there are places that exist that are not completely dysfunctional.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960679414249598407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45969838602256425.post-51615574469465174182015-01-09T16:18:19.353-05:002015-01-09T16:18:19.353-05:00Sucky??? What's wrong with sucky? Spot on! Wel...Sucky??? What's wrong with sucky? Spot on! Well said!Ron Krausehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08140290238909968009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45969838602256425.post-6747443583640181582015-01-08T19:36:58.409-05:002015-01-08T19:36:58.409-05:00Unfortunately, there are too many schools in which...Unfortunately, there are too many schools in which this rings too close to home. We need to do a better job of leadership development - at all levels of the system (including preservice). https://www.flickr.com/photos/mcleod/3338374358/in/set-72157607796029636Scott McLeodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08368435018346090846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45969838602256425.post-15078406523888031512015-01-08T08:16:26.642-05:002015-01-08T08:16:26.642-05:00The problem with this post is the title. Rarely, i...The problem with this post is the title. Rarely, if ever, does anyone who is a sucky administrator realizes they are a sucky administrator and will not realize this post is for them to read. May I recommend, Dear Best Administrator Ever! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45969838602256425.post-74320974662735839082015-01-08T07:52:48.284-05:002015-01-08T07:52:48.284-05:00My 1st read of the day = GOLD. Love that I can su...My 1st read of the day = GOLD. Love that I can substitute 'teacher' for principal and it makes sense. Applies to us all!Laura Gilchristhttp://lauragilchrist4.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45969838602256425.post-73341199494519428542015-01-08T07:31:18.345-05:002015-01-08T07:31:18.345-05:00Tony this is hands down the single best blog post ...Tony this is hands down the single best blog post I've read in a long time. The points you've articulated are what so many people think but so few have the guts to say, let along post for all to read.<br /><br />I agree with your points and if I should one day transition into a formal administrator position I will uphold the positive ideals that you and so many are demonstrating.Christopher J. Nesihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15314389896145577550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45969838602256425.post-57096367214973228752015-01-08T07:30:03.790-05:002015-01-08T07:30:03.790-05:00Fantastic post! Amazing how using the negative ca...Fantastic post! Amazing how using the negative can push us all to greater positive leadership and work. I'm looking forward to your "sucky teacher" post--I want to learn. Thanks Tony. You have the charisma and heart needed to lead well. I'm learning a lot from you. Have a great day. - MaureenTeach Children Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445866699209731255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45969838602256425.post-67920301890856414052015-01-08T06:46:43.744-05:002015-01-08T06:46:43.744-05:00Woohoo! Great Post, Tony! Sometimes change requir...Woohoo! Great Post, Tony! Sometimes change requires us to call attention to the truth. It also reminds me to keep improving my "sucky" areas as well!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01574616275765411717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45969838602256425.post-80810466976022572882015-01-08T06:38:27.579-05:002015-01-08T06:38:27.579-05:00Tony, this post is spot on! Also agree with Lisa&#...Tony, this post is spot on! Also agree with Lisa's suggested #12.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03496299988599809940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45969838602256425.post-2662676689554790512015-01-08T06:25:11.780-05:002015-01-08T06:25:11.780-05:00Brave post, my friend. I would add #12. Stop sabot...Brave post, my friend. I would add #12. Stop sabotaging work of others thinking your work and time is most important.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595104927382579131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45969838602256425.post-172476056398753082015-01-07T15:55:42.088-05:002015-01-07T15:55:42.088-05:00I like 6 & 11, but LOVE/HATE 7 & 9. Great ...I like 6 & 11, but LOVE/HATE 7 & 9. Great list!pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09084245656873833178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45969838602256425.post-69555167565134061982015-01-07T14:12:59.051-05:002015-01-07T14:12:59.051-05:00Sometimes "sucky" is the only word that ...Sometimes "sucky" is the only word that works. I agree with Claude: No apology necessary. morgetronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11817172265416669063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45969838602256425.post-77202388053898620902015-01-07T10:02:23.991-05:002015-01-07T10:02:23.991-05:00Brilliant!!! - But seriously, you don't need t...Brilliant!!! - But seriously, you don't need to apologize for anything... you are correct on every point. Keep up the good work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15161139033791735684noreply@blogger.com