I was invited to attend a brainstorming session at The Ohio State University with a group of principals and school leaders from around Central Ohio. Our purpose was to help advise OSU in their development of a principal institute that will be held on campus in the summer of 2021. While we were introducing ourselves we were asked to share our name, school and something we love about being a principal. I was sitting near the middle of the room and was relieved to not have to go first. As everyone was sharing, I was in agreement with all of the reasons they love being a principal---connections to kids; working with teachers; building culture; impacting lives and many more great and inspirational thoughts. But, when it was my turn I knew I had to keep it real. I said, “I agree with everything that everyone has said so far, but I just have to add CHAOS. I absolutely LOVE chaos. I love it when a kid is freaking out, the phone is ringing, I have a meeting that I’m late for and a parent is yelling at me!” Well, let me tell you, that answer broke the ice and then people starting sharing some really REAL things!
My answer was completely true! I love CHAOS, which is why this place is perfect for me. Thank you for spending these chaotic days with me. Thank you for understanding when days go by and you don’t even see me. Thank you for the work you do amidst the chaos. And, most of all, enjoy the break from the chaos today!
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