Leadership is the process of persuasion or example by which an individual (or leadership team) induces a group to pursue objectives held by the leader or shared by the leader and his or her followers. In addition, leadership is a relationship between those who aspire to lead and those who chose to follow.

I believe that a leader should possess a common standard of conduct. There must be integrity, trust, honesty, high ethics and high moral standards. There has to be a willingness to accept other people’s points of view and appreciate their individual beliefs and biases.

There needs to be a commitment to help others succeed. I will allow each person to be themselves as long as the interaction is professional. I believe as a leader I should allow people to feel confident that are being noticed, are needed, and are an important part of the school community.

As a leader I must be able to motivate those under my charge. I want to be a leader where people can depend on me and I can provide them with direction when asked for assistance. I expect, as a leader, that people be trustworthy, a critical and practical thinker, and one who continues to seek out professional development.

As a leader what is important to me is to possess the shared values mentioned above and lead people without force or threat, practice distributed leadership, and to be a risk-taker. I dislike people who cheat the ones that they serve by not providing them with the best service that they deserve. I also have a dislike for people who lie, cheat, and/or put people down in an effort to advance themselves. I believe that all people should be treated fairly. A good education is a major part of the KEY to SUCCESS!

Sam Hull
West AvenuePrincipal