Sentences with phrase «supportive principal»

They pack up their classrooms and say goodbye to colleagues, students, and families, often in pursuit of improved working conditions, a more supportive principal, or higher pay.

I have a very supportive principal, colleagues who are willing to help, and my own desire to achieve national certification.

Or did it admit weaker candidates from the start, or perhaps send them off to schools with less supportive principals?

We're also lucky to have a very supportive principal.

Hagar rolled out BIC in all of her elementary schools at once, and piloted the program at the middle school with the most supportive principal first, to model the program for other schools.

Respondents also flagged the most promising policies for incentivizing excellent professional development as, in order, access to a highly supportive principal, the chance to watch peers model effective teaching practices, access to a mentor, and common planning time with colleagues.

... It's not just about having a buddy mentor down the hall that you can call on when needed, but also other supports, things like participation in a beginning - teacher network or being in the presence of supportive principals and administrators.

Over the years we have spoken with many school nutrition program directors and managers, and if there is one thing they agree on it is this: Having a supportive principal in your corner can make all the difference for a successful breakfast - in - the - classroom program.

It's really hard when you don't have an interested or supportive principal.

McCoy mentions a supportive principal (and her apprehension as he is retiring).

I was lucky to be with a supportive principal (thank you, Don Pierson) and wonderful teacher colleagues.

In terms of being satisfied with the job, influencing factors include having supportive colleagues and an approachable and supportive principal, positive school relationships and a collaborative working environment.

To develop teachers, look to other teachers: Mentors and a supportive principal are the biggest determinants of retention, research finds.

In contrast, teachers who have chosen to stay in the profession cite the quality of relationships among staff, a supportive principal, and opportunities to collaborate as among their most important reasons for continuing to teach.

This article debates the influential power of teacher mentors and a supportive principal on teacher experiences during their first five years.

Even with a supportive principal, it is still difficult to spend class time on anything that can not be directly linked to the test.

Clearly, the teachers at the Wright School — who were in the fortunate position of teaching in a highly regarded school with high - performing students and a supportive principal — didn't take VAM seriously.

Public Agenda, a public opinion research organization based in New York City, found in 2007 that given the choice between a more supportive principal or a significantly higher salary, over 70 percent of first - year teachers would prefer a more supportive principal.

Having a supportive principal can make all the difference for a teacher.