A BRAVE AND HUMBLE BEGINNING

ANGELITA CASTRO CARENCIA

Most of the aspiring school heads dream of handling school which are already established; those which are categorized as “BIG SCHOOL”. These schools are perceived as well-founded, have excellent teachers, secure wide variety of good facilities, accommodate a large numbers of diverse learner and considered as best performing. Big schools which will bring about pride and self-regard to anyone who will be leading them. On the contrary, there are still those brave hearts who are humble enough to choose to start small. Acknowledging their ability and capability and knowing who they really are give away their chance to lead a school which can give them popularity, prestige, and p ow er.

Managing a small school is equally challenging to managing a medium or big school. It is a popular misconception that running a small school is considerably easier than running the big one but, the role of the head in a small school is undoubtedly more unique and rewarding. Being with the learners who are in most need of attention and care and are deprived to a lot of privileges will definitely move the heart of any school head who will have a chance to lead them.

Self-worth will bloom for people will appreciate even the tiniest act goodness you did to them. That feeling will give and person enthusiasm and drive to do more. That feeling which is more fulfilling than acquiring popularity, prestige and power. The greatest strength of the small school lies in the quality of relationship. A that can be developed between the school and the head, the teachers, the learners, parents and the community.

Choosing to lead a small school doesn’t mean that you are a less of a principal. In fact, it will give you a great opportunity to see the world in a much clearer and much wider perspective that will lead you to becoming a better one.

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The author is Teacher III at San Esteban High School, San Esteban, Macabebe, Pampanga