Putting aside the administrator's responsibilities, however, let us focus instead on the responsibilities and duties of the teachers. Regardless of my personal or professional opinion of the administrator, I must remember that he is in a position of authority over me. He must examine the bigger picture, not just the small part that may affect me or my problem. When he makes a decision, he makes it with the entire ministry in mind. My submission is apparent to the students, parents, colleagues, and the administrator.
Students notice everything a teacher does.
At other times, lack of submission may be expressed in the classroom without uttering a single word. An announcement is made over the intercom, or a policy is questioned by a student, and the look in my eyes or the tone of my voice reveals to the student my disagreement with the action or policy. There is a proper time and place to share those with the administrator. In front of impressionable young students is not one of them. Lack of submission may be seen as well in my contact with parents who may question the value, reasonableness, or equal enforcement of a policy or practice.