Why I want to be an administrator?

So…completion of this program will yield a Master of Science degree in Instructional Leadership which is really the latest version of the “old” administration degree. Personally, I prefer the term Instructional Leadership over Administration. It seems to be a much broader term that encompasses more opportunities than just being a school principal which is what people automatically think when you say you are working on a degree in administration.

It’s not that I don’t ever want to be an administrator (although I am more prone to say I don’t than I do) I just want to keep on open mind and be prepared when that one “dream position” opens up. I think that being a leader in whatever position I hold is more important than being a principal. To me, what matters more than status or position is simply being an exemplary leader in whatever I do. Ultimately leaders, in all facets of education, are the ones who influence and inspire a difference in schools and in classrooms. Simply stated, obtaining a Masters Degree in Instructional Leadership will enable me to be a better leader in our school, in our district and in our community whether or not that leads to an administrative position is immaterial to me right now.