Power of a Supportive Admin

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TL;DR:

  • An administrator who supports teachers is powerful and can boost teachers’ confidence, growth, and excitement toward work.
  • Supportive administrators can make teachers stay in the profession.

The Power of Support

I started my fourth school at my school this year, and looking back, one thing that made a difference is the power of an administrator who was right there alongside the teacher supporting them. I was thankful to meet an amazing admin who would later unknowingly become one of my mentors. My admin cares about me, supports me, and is one I admire due to her being honest and reflective. She sends me resources and is always there when I need her. That, to me, is huge, and I feel thankful because I know the importance of having someone by your side. I am not perfect by any means, but with her guiding me, I feel more confident because I know that I have someone I can talk to who gets it.

I do know that every single administrator deserves a huge thank you because they truly are the foundation. Click To Tweet

I realized throughout my career so far, in a time when teachers are leaving the profession, having a supportive admin truly makes a teacher want to stay. She does not know it, but she is part of my why, and she inspires me to not only be a better person but a better educator. She has a good sense of humor and truly leads from the heart. Just like every student needs a champion, every educator needs a champion as well.

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I cannot imagine being an administrator right now with all the hoops and hurdles, but I do know that every single administrator deserves a huge thank you because they truly are the foundation. She makes me feel seen in a school that has a lot of staff, and I will forever be grateful for the impact that she has made in my life and in the lives of others.

About Susan Jachymiak

Ms. Jachymiak is a 3rd year teacher currently teaching 6th grade math. She is passionate about growth mindset and helping students achieve their full potential. She is also passionate about supporting new teachers and building a strong and uplifting Professional Learning Network.