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Mindy J. Baas
M.Ed. 264
Indiana Wesleyan University
EDU 557
April 29, 2006
Interview 2
What values do you believe are most important to you as a school leader?
The values that Leighton listed as being important to him as a school leader were
honesty, commitment to helping others and good work ethic.
Interview 3
What do you believe boosts the morale and effectiveness of teachers that results
in more success for all students?
The positive leadership principles noted previously also apply to the morale and
effectiveness of teachers. Teachers need to feel like they are being heard and
supported. It is important for teachers to feel like they have input and that their
contribution is valued.
What do you believe will improve student attitudes, behavior, and learning
success in school characterized by multi-cultural diversity?
Leighton believes that students need to feel like someone at school cares about
them and will not give up on them. He also indicated that school is a place where limits
should be clearly expressed and enforced fairly (which does not always mean
equitability). It is important for each student to have a personal relationship with an
adult at school.
What input do you have into budgeting planning and decision making?
Leightons response to this question was, I dole out a potful of money. He
clarified that by saying he is given a predetermined amount of money for the school but
he is able to determine the distribution of funds.
Interview 4
What is your vision for integrating technology into teaching and learning?
Leighton would like to employ teacher coaches who would teach the teachers
how to do things, to retool in an effort to be more effective in their classrooms. These
coaches (one for every 4-5 teachers) would not be part of the evaluation process, but
would mentor teachers in using technology and up-to-date teaching practices.
Summary
Completing this leadership interview affirmed my opinion of Leighton Turner as a
great leader. He has created an environment where students, faculty and staff feel
respected and cared about. He is very highly respected in our building, our corporation
and our community. It is because of the example he as set, his leadership, and his
encouragement that I plan to pursue a Principals License.
One question that Leighton asked in almost every new teacher interview in which
I participated was, When it is time to hang up the chalk and erasers, how would you
like to be remembered? This was the last question I posed to him in my interview.
Recent events within our corporation caused this question to be much more poignant
than I had anticipated. Leighton would like to be remembered as someone who was
caring, approachable and who treated people humanely; someone who was willing to
Interview 5