Aspiring Principals Workshop to be held January 25, 2010

Previewing the Principalship is an awareness workshop for individuals interested in learning more about the principalship.  The materials for this workshop were developed by the National Association of Elementary School Principals for use by the state offices with the assistance of exemplary Missouri principals.

The primary purpose of this workshop is to assist in the identification and encouragement of talented individuals to enter the principalship and to provide aspiring principals with an awareness of the comprehensive dimensions and unique characteristics of the principalship.

Workshop participants explore the peaks and valleys of day-to-day life as a principal, examine and affirm their own professional talents and interests, and develop a vision and create a map for their professional career planning.  Small group interaction also provides an opportunity to explore actual principalship situations and problems and to review methods for handling those that are difficult.  The workshop provides a chance for significant participant involvement under the direction of a dynamic facilitator .

You will find Previewing the Principalship well worth your time and effort if you are interested in learning more about the principalship and career opportunities in educational administration.

About the Presenter . . .

Dr. Roger A. Stock is currently the Executive Director of Elementary Education for the Rockwood R-VI School District. He has served in this capacity for the past eight years. Prior to his current role, he was principal at Chesterfield Elementary School in Rockwood for eleven years wherein his school was recognized as a Missouri Gold Star School, a national Blue Ribbon School with Special Honors in Technology, and a consistent MAP Top Ten recipient for many years. Dr. Stock is the past president of the MAESP St. Louis Suburban District and a 1998 Missouri Distinguished Principal. Prior to Rockwood, he worked as a teacher and counselor in the School District of Clayton and the St. Louis Archdiocese. He has taught at the graduate level for several local St. Louis universities and is a co-facilitator for the Rockwood ALD (Administrative Leadership Development) program. He strongly believes in the statement:  “As the principal goes – so goes the school.”  He is proud to be part of a collaborative team of nineteen principals and sixteen assistant principals/interns who are committed to modeling a PLC for all staff to follow. Dr. Stock is married to Stephanie Stock and has three adult children, Erica, Todd and Ryan, and a third grader, Staciana. His leadership motto for the 2009-10 school year is: “The Heart of Education is the Education of the Heart.” New and experienced principals from the MAESP St. Louis Suburban Elementary Principals Association will assist Dr. Stock.

Leadership is the Heart of a Successful School. Do You Have What It Takes?

This workshop will be held at Uthoff Valley Elementary School in Fenton, which is under the leadership of the MAESP President, Connie Browning. Uthoff Valley is located across from the Chrysler Plant on I-44 Interstate.

Workshop Objectives:

• Discussions about qualities of a good leader
• Become familiar with the many dimensions of the principalship
• Explore the peaks and valleys in the day-to-day life of a principal
• Reflect on your past and present experiences/strengths and areas of concern
• Examine and affirm your own professional talents and interests
• Develop a vision and create a personal professional plan

Previewing the Principalship Registration Form