I never thought I would be the person who gets caught up in feeling so important that I forget why I wanted to be on the school board. I want to be the person that connects with our parents and the public. Now, I am not saying other people can't be the same way, this is just my goal for myself.
I try to remain level headed and grounded. I do this a few different ways.
At public, neighborhood meetings I choose to not sit by the other Board members. Nothing personal really. But I find I get much more out of the meeting if I do this. Most people don't know who I am, and I don't expect them to. So I hear their comments. Their true, uncensored comments.
Lately I have been sitting in the Board Room before the meeting starts. Not in my chair, but on the main floor with everyone else. I feel their excitement if their child is getting a recognition. I also remember how I felt as a nervous parent getting ready to speak. And I also see how far away we, the board members, are from the very people we represent. Getting closer was a goal of mine from the beginning, yet I haven't gotten very far. Change can be very hard for some people.
Anyway, I write this because I recently received an email that made me feel like I am actually getting it right. That I am reaching people who otherwise wouldn't of been reached. So tonight, I sleep well.
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