My years in the principalship have been some of the most rewarding of my professional career. For over 18 years of administrative service as assistant principal, principal, and associate superintendent, I have gained the utmost respect for the position of principal and the influence it holds. I now deeply understand the importance of uplift and encouragement for all those who lead our schools daily. I have worked around some of the most amazing educators in multiple counties and I have noticed whether innate or professionally developed, there were leadership skills and traits, strategy, confidence, influence, presence, and a DYNAMIC that could be seen in those principals who were successful or those who genuinely wanted to be successful. As we seek to increase the world’s advocacy, understanding, support, compassion and empathy for our school administrators, it is important for us to really understand what that DYNAMIC is that they bring to the table. I've noticed, especially as a principal coach, that sometimes you can just see a dynamic or compilation of dynamic traits in a principal when you walk through the door. I have had the honor of working with some of the most dedicated and effective principal leaders whose passion and strategic approaches to school design created a contagion that made you stay focused on the right work. They all possessed the "IT" factor that allowed them to excel or move the work and I coined the phrase "the principal dynamic." Whether innate or taught, they exuded the professional knowledge, passion, love, compassion, strategy, influence, drive and care needed to impact student outcomes. This website, blog and future book will honor and show respect for the profession of education and those principal leaders that give countless hours every day to every student, parent, and to their community to support our nation's children living their highest potential. As a career educator, The Principal Dynamic is dedicated to highlighting and recognizing those dynamic educators all over the country, sharing best practices and strategies that build the capacity of principals to be dynamic, and encouraging the heart of all educators as they support their district, faculty, staff, and students. Again, welcome to the Principal Dynamic.
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A.Weems
9/21/2017 10:16:06 pm
What I love most about the address is that it's comprised of both theory and tools for application! This is a resource that is definitely needed in the world of education. Educators can become aware of characteristics and pedagogy that's needed to be an effectiv leader and principals and other leaders alike can grow and develop in a more specific and meaningful way! Adding this blog to my daily read!
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Emily Massey
9/21/2017 10:24:34 pm
Thank you and You rock!
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Myles
9/28/2017 07:15:51 pm
This blog not only inspires me but also makes me think about waves to improve on my dynamics and what it really is that makes me stand out as a leader. There is no better learning than learning from those that have been where you want to go. Seeing that you have been able to simply walk into an atmosphere and pick up the dynamics a leader has. It takes a polished sense of what works, and what doesn't work in order to do that
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Emily Massey
9/30/2017 10:00:06 am
Thank you!
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JaKayla Woolridge
9/28/2017 10:21:20 pm
Agreed. This quote makes me think about Herzberg's Motivational Theory. As a future educational leader, it is crucial to recognize personnel for their dedication and effort to making the teaching and learning environment positive for our young scholars.
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Emily Massey
9/30/2017 10:00:44 am
Awesome Jakayla! Thank you!
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MaRonda
9/29/2017 12:28:15 pm
This made me think of the Albert Einstein quote "Everybody is a Genius. But If You Judge a Fish by Its Ability to Climb a Tree, It Will Live Its Whole Life Believing that It is Stupid." or if you call someone stupid long enough they'll start to believe it.
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Emily Massey
9/30/2017 10:02:14 am
Yes you must recognize the Dynamic in every leader and call it out! Awesome! Thank you!
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Camille Bryant
9/29/2017 02:16:46 pm
This quote made me think of the leaders and supervisors I had in my lifetime who guided me to be a better leader. I think some of the best information can come from people who are in the positions you would like to be in one day.
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Emily Massey
9/30/2017 10:02:52 am
Indeed! We must inspire each other!
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CHERYL IBEZIM
9/29/2017 04:50:36 pm
This quote is so true! As a leader you have to believe and work on yourself. If you are not comfortable and confident in yourself, how can you lead others.
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Emily Massey
9/30/2017 10:03:31 am
Awesome! Thank you!
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AuthorDr. Emily Abrams Massey is a former Associate Superintendent in a metro-Atlanta school district, principal and leadership advocate, educational consultant and career educator. Categories
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