School administrators perform a variety of complex leadership duties that are vital for creating and maintaining effective learning environments. There are five fields of administrator licenses issued in Massachusetts: superintendent/assistant superintendent; school principal/assistant school principal; supervisor/director; special education administrator, and school business administrator. Administrators are required to possess advanced degrees and a license and experience working in another educational role, or in some cases, successful employment experience as a manager/leader in a non-educational setting. Administrators must also complete approved preparation programs that will equip them to meet the Professional Standards for Administrators.
"Get involved with as much as you can possibly handle. Vary your involvement among curriculum, administration, building and district. Listen as loudly as you talk." -Holli Armstrong
Advice for Aspiring School Leaders...
"Always keep in mind that the true work of education is done in the classroom. We should support and encourage teachers at every turn, and never think that leaving the classroom makes one more knowledgeable or important than the teacher." -Cathy Latham
Rewards of Teaching...
"I learn. I teach. I lead. What greater reward can there be?" -Karen Spalding
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