Chapter 11 Reflection

If I could serve in a governing position, I would chose to be a superintendent.

A superintendent hires his principals and supervises them. The superintendent makes decisions on what is best for students. And that is what I like most about that position.

Being a superintendent would be a very interesting job in that they get to “clean house” when needed. As a superintendent I would be able to cultivate relationships with the districts communities. Keeping them up to date with  how a school is performing not only in testing but overall. As a superintendent, building these relationships will help to increase schools budgeting and allow for better school resources such as up to date textbooks and technology.

As a superintendent I would be able to make improvements for school facilities.

A low income school does not need to look the part. A superintendent has the power to make improvements necessary for students to feel proud to attend their school.

Superintendents make up the school's policies and procedures. The most important part of a superintendent job is make schools a solid and safe environment so that a student is allowed to reach his or her highest academic potential. A schools should be considered as a students second home. It is where they spend most of their days. And as a superintendent I would strive to make my schools as safe as possible.

Another reason I would like to be a superintendent is because they are the motivators of our principals and teachers. Through them, they are the ones that bring about the motivation in our educators to help give better instruction to our students.