Reflections on ‘Teacher Librarian as Leader’

The impression I formed throughout the MTL course is that ETL504 is the nightmare class! I had never heard of a “middle leader” before and was secretly terrified that my introverted self was going to be told to narcissistically insert myself into leadership meetings. Thankfully,…

Visual Thinking

I found Assessment 1 where we had to make a visual representation of the leadership structure in our school very challenging but rewarding. The feedback I got on it was very encouraging with a personal note from the marker that it is a strength of…

Perfect Timing

This week a new Library Assitant began at our school. Twelve applications were received for the position. The principal trimmed this to six candidates and asked my opinion of which three should move to the interview stage. As part of the interview process, he asked…

What is a Leader? (Not a Manager)

I have this “thing” that drives me nuts every time new student leaders are elected at our school. Often when I hear teachers suggesting kids, I think, “But they aren’t a leader!!! No one is following that kid. That’s just a really quiet, obedient kid…