18 Ways to Make YOUR Superintendent Very Unhappy
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Eighteen Ways to Make YOUR Superintendent Very Unhappy Guest Article, Bruce Johnson
Things brought to him as superintendent for almost three decades.
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Gossip in the Teachers’ Room and don’t hold anyone accountable for anything they say (and don’t let anyone hold you accountable for anything you say).
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Trust students (or your spouse) to keep confidences about other students or staff.
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Break confidences that you have with parents by “sharing” with other parents, co-workers or your spouse.
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Keep confidences you shouldn’t keep (moral, ethical, legal).
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Discuss students with other student’s parents.
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Miss deadlines for grades or reports – or anything else – if you feel you have something more important to do.
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Teach whatever you want to teach – regardless of the approved curriculum.
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Be tardy to devotions, staff meetings and class.
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Question everything – all the time – after all, you know better than anyone else.
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Tell everyone else before you tell your administrator any complaints you may have about the school or him – or her.
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Make excuses for your mistakes and never, ever take responsibility for anything that goes wrong.
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Don’t volunteer for anything at any time, no matter how much everyone else is doing or how much your assistance is needed.
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Ask for special favors and exceptions to policies that apply to everyone else.
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Don’t dress or act professionally – and complain if you disagree with any guidelines, decisions regarding curriculum or anything else.
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Don’t be careful what you say or how you say it to students or your co-workers.
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Recognize that the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22,23 does not apply to you.
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Don’t be loyal to the Lord, or school, or each other.
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Remember that the school is fortunate to have you on staff.