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Final Reflection: Mercy High School
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As my graduate program in Educational Leadership ends, Mother Catherine McAuley’s most famous words take on a new meaning: “No work of charity can be more productive of good to society than the careful instruction of women.” During my twelve-year career at Mercy High School, I have endeavored to bring these words to life through my lesson plans, instructional methods, and classroom management strategies. These words have underscored the relationships I have built with students. Before now, however, I seldom thought about these words from a principal’s perspective. They should obviously be the mantra of every Mercy teacher, but how did I fail to realize the weight of these words for every Mercy administrator?
Our mission statement reads, “Mercy High School is a diverse educational community, founded by the Sisters of Mercy, focusing on academic excellence and inspiring young girls to become confident women of Mercy who embody faith, knowledge and compassionate service.” In School Culture (EDL 619), I discovered the importance of mission: “At the hub …show more content…
According to the Education Department at Creighton University (2012), “Educators who live magis choose to place their gifts and talents in God’s service to develop young people and help bring about positive change in our world.” This charism, specifically, guided me to model positivity, openness, and reflective practice for my department. Remembering the importance of this charism will always remind me that I have been called to this vocation by God to do His work on Earth. Catholic school leaders must always strive to do what is best for the greater good of the school community. Doing what is best for the greater good is not always easy, nor is it often a popular, but it is an essential
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