What A Principal At A High School Wishes They Had Known Before Entering The Education Industry
Jennifer, a high school principal, reflects that the role demands constant problem-solving and extends far beyond teaching, encompassing "being a therapist, the support person, an ear for families," requiring a multifaceted skillset. The work is demanding, "your brain is working all the time," yet ultimately rewarding and fulfilling for those embracing its diverse responsibilities.
Problem-solving, Leadership, Support, Resourcefulness, Work-life balance
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Jennifer Movsessian
Principal
California High School
UCLA 2013
LMU- Masters in Elementary Education and CSUSM Masters in School Administration
Political Science, American Studies
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Education
Video Highlights
1. The role demands constant problem-solving and thinking, even outside of work hours.
2. Being an educator involves many roles beyond teaching, including therapist, support person, and resource finder for students and families.
3. The work is demanding but also rewarding and fulfilling if you enjoy diverse challenges and helping others.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone had told you before you entered the industry?
You're working all the time because your brain is working all the time. You're constantly problem-solving, and you never forget your students. You're planning when you're home and thinking about how you can support them.
Being an educator is more than just being a teacher or a leader. You are a therapist, a support person, and an ear for families. You're finding resources for them.
So, if you see yourself doing all of those things, this is really the field for you. If you're interested in psychology and nursing, like we wear so many different hats here. When I think about it, if someone had told me that before, I would have been like, "Whoa, that's a lot of things." But it's so fun and so worth it.
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