Practicum Leadership Case Study 1 by Hector Salas

Practicum Leadership
Case Study 5 by Hector Salas

ISLLC Standard 5:

A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by acting with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.

Name of Case Study: Do the Right Thing, Proper Respect, Proper Response

Questions the Case Answers:

In what ways have the school administrator demonstrated fairness when dealing with others?
How has the school administrator demonstrated ethical behavior that contribute to the success of all students?

The Situation:

Mrs. C, the school's administrator was facing a major problem one day when a teacher just walked out of the classroom. The problem wasn't the students, in fact the students loved their teacher. It was the fact that rumor mill got so bad that the teacher couldn't take it anymore and just dropped everything and left. The teacher was a humble person that didn't throw stones just because someone else did. Mrs. C couldn't believe it and she tried to reach the teacher, but to anyone's quests, he probably was still on the road and not answering the cell phone.

Shortly afterward, Mrs. C received an email from this teacher explaining the situation and being resolved, the teacher was not coming back. Mrs. C responded setting the tone that open communication and with must concern for the teachers, as well as others, she was able to arrange a meeting to better understanding. After much discussion and open conversation, Mrs. C doing most of the listening understood that confidentiality, fairness, and some sort of decision on her part was needed.

Mrs. C. offered the teacher some assistance in the form of some professional counseling, but was rejected. Mrs. C then went on to explain the decisions she would have to make that may be based upon ethical and legal principals for the sake and safety of the children, the teachers, and everyone. The teacher understood and acknowledge with gratitude the opportunity to speak but was resolved.

The next day, Mrs. C held a faculty meeting and engaged in honest interactions with respect to all faculty and staff. With great respect for the teacher who left, she demonstrated concern for all involved.

Answer to the Questions:

In what ways have the school administrator demonstrated fairness when dealing with others?

The school administrator demonstrated fairness when she combine impartiality, sensitivity to the teacher's situation, and showed concern for the individual.

2. How has the school administrator demonstrated ethical behavior that contribute to the success of all students?

By taking the time to explain to the teacher the probable course of action she would have to take, decision based on ethical and legal principles. The administrator's action demonstrate her resolve to act as advocate for all the teachers and children first.

Evaluation:

From my perspective the leadership style demonstrated in this case study by the Mrs. C was Accomplished. Mrs. C serve as a role model, respecting all persons with regard to confidentiality and dignity and honesty interactions. Mrs. C, the school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by acting with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.