Having just moved schools this year from having the honour of being principal at Keeler School in Forest Heights to having the honour of being principal at Belvedere Parkway School in Bowness, I have met a ton of new students, parents and teachers in the past weeks. The lessons I have (re)learned are that:
Kids all want to learn, feel smart and successful, and do their best…
Parents all want the best for their children, no matter who they are, what they believe or where they come from…
Teachers are in the realm of education because they want to create the best possible learning and future opportunities for students…
Lastly, and most importantly, that the relationships that I create today will build and develop the culture and future of our school community. The more I cultivate positive and generative relationships with students, parents, and teachers, the greater the learning outcomes that will take place!
As well as the fact that kids love building snowmen, even on September 8th!
Keep learning tons!
Derek
Derek Rakowski (@derekrakowski) has been a CBE student, teacher, and principal. He still thinks he has the best job in the world, as he is learning each and every day…