tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28181122.post5278264885209965881..comments2023-12-19T02:12:42.656-08:00Comments on The Underdog for Kids: theunderdogforkidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07857955844103261704noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28181122.post-71169623791483686602009-05-15T10:09:00.000-07:002009-05-15T10:09:00.000-07:00Diana, I just want to slightly modify what I wrote...Diana, I just want to slightly modify what I wrote above. The common connotation attached to "highly motivated", where the person is a high achiever and results oriented, is not exactly where I wanted to go. My original thought was to say that the principal needs to be a motivator, getting others to achieve the results Pedro needs to be a top notch public education institution. <br /><br />Good leadership gets the organization to do more than it has. In this case, Pedro needs someone who expects the best in academic achievement, not just to do better than they have. I know the district has it's systemic failings, but a "spark plug" with a strong personality and the characteristics I outlined before will be the principal that we all want for Pedro.Russell Jeansnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28181122.post-88433775176215761002009-05-14T14:29:00.000-07:002009-05-14T14:29:00.000-07:00Actually, the best replacement for the principal w...Actually, the best replacement for the principal would be a highly motivated person with the knowledge, skills and abilities whose primary goal is to successfully make SPHS into an institution of academic achievement equal to the best institutions any public school system has to offer. Obviously, SPHS also has student retention issues that need real action in which the district needs to apply resources and strategies beyond what is ordinarily expected.<br /><br />I actually know someone who meets the above standards to be a principal at Pedro. Unfortunately, he is retired and doesn't come from the education sector. But, I would hope anyone who is chosen certainly has in mind what I think outlines the task for a principal at Pedro every day they spend their time there.Russell Jeansnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28181122.post-10686235752715613952009-05-13T08:21:00.000-07:002009-05-13T08:21:00.000-07:00The best replacement for the position would be the...The best replacement for the position would be the Assistant Principal, Ms. Jan Murata. She knows the school and has the respect of both students and staff. She has excellent "people skills" and integrity. Unfortunately, it will more likely be someone who is displaced from a local or central office. <br /><br />Neal Kleiner<br /><br />neal kleinerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com