“It is well to think well; it is Divine to act well.” –Horace Mann
1. Are your lesson plans designed for the success of all students, especially those students who need you the most?
2. What evidence demonstrates that your grading policy is fair and equitable for all students?
3. Do you meet ALL students where they are emotionally?
4. Are you aware of the effects of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), especially mental and physical trauma which explain a student’s anger, defiance, and/or apathy?
5. Is your discipline policy based on punishment rather than logical consequences; and teaching a student how to make restitution for their misbehavior and/or mistakes?
6. Do you have a tendency to blame others or make excuses rather than seek continual improvement?
7. Do you model the behavior, attitude, and work habits that you expect from your students?
8. With schools returning to a “new normal,” are you ready to serve those students whose lack of on-line resources and/or chaotic home environment negated their learning?
9. As a principal, do you expect more of your faculty and staff than you do of yourself?
10. Do you support and stand up for “that student” when a colleague passes judgement on him or her?