Reflections on SISE

This last class has been a roller coaster.

First of all, culminating the whole superintendent program experience has been exhilerating, scary, full of anxiety and relief.

Second of all, my father's unexpected death a few days before the last class began threw my emotional life into termoil. With all the pressures, it was difficult to concentrate. I wanted to give up, but my dad would never had wanted me to do that.

I had difficulty communicating with my site supervisor, but I persevered and completed my activities with the help of friends, colleagues, professors and other district personnel who gave their time to my projects ungrudgingly. Since I am intrinstically motivated and determined to complete this course of study, I did not have a problem moving forward in my own education on the issues. I did not see that the person I chose to be my site supervisor was not really interested in being of assistance. To say I was shocked when that person would not sign off on all the work I had done, is an understatement.

I felt panicked and ready to give up. I am so grateful to my professors, Dr. Creel and Dr. Eason specifically, for believing in me and making me realize that they really care about the students in this cohort. I am determined to make all the hard work I have out into this program pay off. I know the activities I have completed will serve me well. The biggest lesson learned is many people in this professional community are willing to help and support colleagues, all we have to do is reach out.