I have found this subject quite frustrating and I find myself completely disheartened at its conclusion.
I have found the difference between the ideal that is discussed in the literature and my reality incredibly frustrating. I also feel that to some degree the reality of the school situation for me and, if online discussions on a TL network are to be believed, other TLs, is not truly understood or recognised, including by those who seem to believe otherwise. I'm not speaking of just the difficulties, but also the limitations, the differing learning environments for different levels of schooling and our school community, the potential and the incredible expectations placed on a role that is not recognised or valued by the overriding department.
Finally, I have found that it is perhaps better to write more objectively and not about my own particular situation. Unfortunately I didn't focus on all areas - but rather focused on the ones that desperately need addressing in my personal situation. Not because I am unaware of them, but because they are so ingrained in what I do (the teaching, inquiry etc). Oh well, take it on the chin and live and learn.
(Luckily the work as it stands has been really useful to my principal and staff!)
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