Competency Review Reflection

During my competency review, I took a look back at present and past activities that I have completed during this school year.  I feel much more confident in my position as assistant principal and feel both competent and confident as I continue in my career as an educator and in the role of superintendent in the future.  I enjoyed interacting with other educators, community members, and members of the district staff.   In this journey, I interacted with the superintendent, assistant superintendent, transportation manager, school nurse, principals, teachers, teacher aides, librarians, food service workers, custodians, curriculum directors, at-risk coordinators, the chief financial officer, facilities manager, community members, parents, students, and board members.  I have interacted with all of these on several occasions, but I was fortunate enough to strengthen my relationship with all of these stakeholders and develop a new appreciation for their roles in the district.   I was able to take a look at various programs that are in place in the district and have been able to discuss ways to improve some of these programs.  I have also been able to look at strengths and weaknesses in several areas and plan to do my part to improve the more fragile areas. As an assistant principal, I felt that without this experience I would not have been able to further develop my expertise or been able to sharpen my skills.  I realize that the role an assistant principal plays is much different from the role of principal and superintendent.  I have now had the opportunity to get a glimpse into the responsibilities and expectations of these two positions that are next in my career.  Even though it took a lot of scheduling and patience in some areas to complete my internship, I would not exchange this experience for any other.