The definition of trust is "something entrusted to one - to be cared for in the interest of another". Parents have entrusted their most prized possession to us. We must keep and treasure this and truly educate their children for life not just for 12 years. When the parents have faith that you want the best for their child you can work out almost any problem.

October Reflection

Please post your reflective comment for October based on The Alabama Code of Ethics for Educators Standard 2 and Chapter 2 of The Leader in Me. These instructions should remain at the top of the blog throughout the month. If your post over-rides it, then please remove it and re-post as a comment at the bottom of the original post. Remember to do this by clicking on "October Reflection" or "comments" at the bottom of this post.

Code of Ethics Standards

Standard 2: Trustworthiness
An educator should exemplify honesty and integrity in the course of professional practice.
Ethical conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:
• Properly representing facts concerning an educational matter in direct or indirect public expression.
• Advocating for fair and equitable opportunities for all children.
• Embodying for students the characteristics of intellectual honesty, diplomacy, tact, and fairness.

Unethical conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:
• Falsifying, misrepresenting, omitting, or erroneously reporting professional qualifications, criminal record, or employment history when applying for employment or certification.
• Falsifying, misrepresenting, omitting, or erroneously reporting information submitted to federal, state, and/or other governmental agencies.
• Falsifying, misrepresenting, omitting, or erroneously reporting information regarding the evaluation of students and/or personnel.
• Falsifying, misrepresenting, omitting, or erroneously reporting reasons for absences or leaves.
• Falsifying, misrepresenting, omitting, or erroneously reporting information submitted in the course of an official inquiry or investigation.


The Leader in Me
Stephen R. Covey

“The research is clear: nothing motivates a child more than when learning is valued by schools and families/community working together in partnership…” Michael Fullan (20).

Questions to consider for Chapter 2

What do parents want from your school?
What does the business community want from your school?
What do teachers and students want from your school?

Chapter 2 and Standard 2 tie in beautifully together. Trustworthiness is one of those key elements that parents and community members have said that they need to see in our graduates. Can we take character to the next level through The Leader in Me model?

“Leadership is communicating people’s worth and potential so clearly that they are inspired to see it in themselves” (41).