Much has been written in recent years about the overworked and often unappreciated classroom teacher - and rightly so.
Dedicated teachers earn every dollar they get and deserve many more.
They also deserve the utmost appreciation and respect from society, because their vital work helps shape the lives of future generations. There are many other employees working in our school systems who aren t always appreciated. One such group of employees establishes the vision for our schools, researches and implements innovative programs and manages the myriad of personnel, student, budget and operational issues facing schools today. The roles of these employees are critical in the efficient operation of our schools, yet their jobs may be among the first on the chopping block when budgets are cut They re also often the first person to enter a school facility in the morning and the last person to leave at night. These employees are school administrators.