So, my principal and assistant principal just completed the reference forms for Austin ISD, thus completing my assistant principal application for the district. I have been upfront with them regarding my long term goals and I have let them know that applying for assistant principal jobs, whether in Leander, Manner, or Austin, will be a regular and annual occurrence for me until I land that job!
I've been doing a lot of thinking. Why do I want to head in this direction? What makes me feel so compelled to go there?
Well, I think the roots are found in my young adulthood. I've known since I thought to "know" these things (maybe the age of 16) that I wanted to be a leader and be at the top of whatever industry I chose.
Yesterday I presented to a group of adults at our professional development conference. It was an awesome experience. I've also had a great time with the sped team lead position I was put into this year.
I thoroughly enjoy working with and educating adults. I really enjoy it. I love the subject matter. Education is exciting. It's changing. It's difficult. And it's about being passionate.
I also love my bottom line...kids. I've worked for money and that definitely didn't motivate me. I've worked for mentally ill adults and that didn't fully motivate me. But, working for students fully motivates me.
So basically, I want to head toward administration because I know I can make a greater impact on my bottom line. And I top that off with the simple fact that I actually enjoy working with adults.
I read recently, "Education makes every other occupation possible." So true.
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