I want to be a Leader who… Always puts kids first Hires teachers who are well-versed Submersed in the murky waters of education Head first I want to meet frequently and collaborate professionally But never take what kids do or don’t do personally I want to spend tons of time in classrooms Watching with a student’s eye Be much more than just the bad guy I want everyone to believe they can just drop by I’ll be both ally and gadfly—(depending on the situation) When I see a need I want to convene student’s parents and teachers I want to breed a collective voice to succeed I want everyone to know I don’t have the answers But when it comes to love, I exceed expectations I need to know the name of every student who walks the halls Because to prevent brawls, I want them to have someone safe to call Someone to stand behind it all I want to lead so the STUDENTS stand tall Willing to handle any curve ball I’ll be that load bearing wall I want to know what is happening in every room And never assume I want to collaborate so ideas bloom And if needed, I’ll even push a broom I want everyone to see me as just another warrior in the trench Never one to ride the bench I’ll hand you the wrench or investigate that weird stench I want to clear the way so teachers can teach So they can always push kids to reach And personalize their lessons because they know so much about each I want there to be no cracks Because we’ve spackled the inside track and removed any slack I want to constantly think about students first I want inequities in education reversed So I want to be the leader willing to handle the worst. Yeah, I know I am too idealistic Unrealistic Simplistic But I want to be a leader who figures out the hardest stuff I want the kids and the neighborhood to be tough I want to ask myself EVERY DAY—are we doing enough?
