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Why Do I Lead? #SAVMP

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Our students returned this week.  It was chaotic, stressful, overwhelming, and WONDERFUL!  

I had lunch with first graders, read a book to each class, went on a bear hunt with kindergartners, and enjoyed lots of hugs.  But it was a comment from a bus driver that made my week.

"You were made for this job."

Yes, I believe I was.

I know the question "Why do I lead?" should generate a greater response, but for me it is really that simple.  I lead because I feel it is my purpose.  I believe God gives us each a talent and expects us to use it for the greater good.  

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My passion for education is a blessing from God and looking back I can see how He used experiences and people to push me to this place.  

I didn't start out on this journey willingly and I certainly don't take the responsibility of leadership lightly.  There were moments this week that I questioned my abilities and my vision for our school.  

There are sure to be many more of those moments because being an educational leader is hard.  Every day is different.  It is unpredictable.  It is a challenge.

If it were easy, everyone would do it.  

If it were not my purpose, my calling, I wouldn't have made it this far.  And God only knows where my talents will lead me next.  

The one thing I do know is that I will continue to make every effort to use my talent for the greater good.


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  1. UnknownAugust 18, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Bus drivers, parents, students, they all know you will fight for them, believe in them, guide them. You were most definitely meant for this job :)

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