I would consider myself a democratic leader. I believe that everyone’s unique experiences create a wealth of knowledge when brought together in a collective. All teachers are leaders to some degree. They all have different opinions and expertise, so it does not make sense to silence their voices or demand that they do certain things. With that said, I also believe that schools need structure in order to accomplish their goals. By demonstrating servant leadership, and distributive leadership, you can create a culture of mutual respect and at the same time ensure that teachers feel empowered and that they have some control of their work environment. When administrators and teachers come together to make important decisions about the school, everyone is going to have the students’ best interests at heart. That will drive the decisions to be the best fit for each stakeholder in the community. As a leader I would also be sure to have an open door policy. It is important to have an open line of communication between teachers and administrators, and also to build that sense of trust and reliance. I think that the majority of people who have chosen education as their path, are more likely to be intrinsically motivated people. By empowering teachers, giving them a say, and respecting their knowledge and experience, a school staff can work together to accomplish great things.
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