Final Reflection

 Final Reflection

Well, let me start off by saying that this course was probably the most time consuming course that I have taken from Lamar to date. This has felt like the longest 5 weeks in Lamar history. It has been an interesting journey. I defiantly can say. Looking back at this class there are areas that I have learned a lot from and would have no trouble going out tomorrow and teaching it to someone else. Then there are other areas that I am still trying to wrap my head around. Through my interviews and readings I now have a better understanding and appreciation for why there is a Central Office and why it takes everyone there to run the district. If I take nothing else away from this class I do know one thing. You cannot do it alone. You must surround yourself with great people that all share the same vision. There is way too much for one person to handle affectively. The Summery of Finance” was a huge eye opener for me. The funding is an area that blew my mind. I understand that the state is trying to make education equal for everyone but I don’t know if that is really happening. The smaller school seem like they are always playing catch up with no chance of putting any money in the bank. Schools that are “property rich” seem to be doing well financially and have the money to attract very highly qualified teachers by paying very good salaries. Everyone else is just keeping their heads above water. I don’t have a good answer to the problem at this time but I hope to one day have the knowledge to make the necessary changes. As far as the wiki and blogs go, the jury is still out on them at this point. I understand the importance of them and how they can be used but I don’t think I have tapped into that yet. I have no problem with creating and posting to my blog or wiki but I find myself never really taking the time to use them as an effective communication tool. That is an area that I can get better in. Communication is so vital in our profession and it is up to us to exploit every way, shape and form of it to become an effective leader.