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Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

June 15, 2012

When one door closes, another opens; but we often look
so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not
see the one which has opened for us – Alexander Graham Bell.

We received a one call alert on Tuesday asking the staff to meet at school Wednesday afternoon if possible. This has never happened before during summer break, so we knew there was big news coming. Immediately, the rumors started flying with the lead one being that our principal was leaving. She had been our principal for thirteen years and everyone knew she was interviewing for other positions. So we dutifully gathered in the library and waited. She entered with tears and we knew it was over. Goodbye, principal.


As I listened to her speech and looked around the room, so many eyes were full of tears. We have a small school and really are like a family. For many of us, she’s the only principal we’ve worked for. We’re excited for her, but I think we’re also a little worried about our school (and ourselves, if we’re honest). Change can be a good thing, but you always hope you get someone who is interested in understanding how your school works before mixing it all up with their new ideas. I’m hoping our new principal is able to find that balance. Perhaps our assistant principal will take over. Who knows? Previously, a committee of teachers was allowed to sit in on the interviews and have an opinion. We had a new superintendent take over last year, so we aren’t really sure how the replacement process will go or what kind of leader he is looking for.

As we filed out of the library after our meeting, I stopped to give her a hug and wish her well on her next adventure. I was just sure I wouldn’t cry through it, but she started to cry before I could even get my arms around her. Darn it, that did me in. She told me she thought I was wonderful and that she had always been so impressed with my work. It reminded me of being a new teacher going through my first evaluations with her. 

I had come from a different school with a principal who wasn’t very involved with the teachers. You never knew if you were doing a good job or falling on your face. Decisions were made for you instead of with you because what you wanted didn’t really matter. To come from that to my current school was the difference between night and day. It made me feel appreciated, respected, and safe because we operated as a democracy. I can’t help but wonder what next year will bring. I’m hoping we get someone who also respects the teachers, wants to partner with us, and brings some fresh ideas too. Change can be a good thing.

I know this post doesn’t do much for you or your classrooms, but I needed to put this one out there so I could move on. I promise I’ll be back next time with ideas you can use.

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  1. Amanda says: June 15, 2012 at 1:54 pm

    Hey Christi! It sounds like you had a great principal these past few years. Lucky you! I've only had 2 principals and they were both very different. The first year with somebody new always seems to be the most challenging because you are learning them and they are learning you. It will get easier though. Somehow, you always find a way to make things work. I wish you and your school all the best. I hope that your new principal walks in understanding that a great teaching and learning environment is already in place. With any luck…he/she won't want to change a thing and just jump on board. Best!

    Amanda
    The Teaching Thief

  2. EveryNewBeginning says: June 15, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    I could almost write this post myself! I went through the same thing… my first school was rough (to say the least) and moving to my current school was a breath of fresh air. When my principal left, I was heartbroken, but the person who replaced her has really worked out. It hasn't been bad at all.

    Hopefully the same thing happens at your school 🙂

    Every New Beginning

  3. Lori Rosenberg says: June 15, 2012 at 6:04 pm

    I'm so sorry! I know how important a good principal is and to have such a great one for so many years is a godsend. Hopefully, you will all love your new principal just as much. I'm sure he/she will have HUGE shoes to fill.

    Ѽ Lori
    Teaching With Love and Laughter
    luvyorkies@gmail.com

  4. mjfavre says: June 15, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    Good luck with your new principal, Christi. I have had two amazing principals and two duds. It all starts at the top! Amazing schools have amazing principals. I know it's so hard to say goodbye.

    Megan
    I Teach. What's Your Super Power?

  5. Amber @ Adventures of a Third Grade Teacher says: June 15, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    Good luck! I hope the transition goes smoothly. My principal is nearing retirement and I'm not looking forward to the day she leaves!

    Adventures of a Third Grade Teacher

  6. April Kreitzer Wolfe says: June 16, 2012 at 3:45 am

    It is always sad to see someone special leave. I hope everything works out for the best.

    April
    Wolfelicious

  7. Christi at Ms. Fultz's Corner says: June 16, 2012 at 4:03 am

    Thank you for all the kind words and support. It's good to hear I'm not the only one who gets a little nervous with so much change. =)

  8. Ms. Chrissy B says: June 16, 2012 at 7:57 pm

    Oh, gosh, I'm always terrified we'll lose our principal. It happens that they get moved around every so often. Hopefully you'l be blessed with another great principal! There must be more than one 🙂

    Buzzing with Ms. B

  9. Tanya says: February 25, 2014 at 6:25 pm

    I saw your poster in an office, and am putting it to work in my classroom Thanks!

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