Fostering Effective Relationships
Leadership Dimension #1

Introduction
The administrator builds trust and fosters positive working relationships on the basis of appropriate values and ethical foundations, within the school community, i.e. students, teachers and other staff, parents/guardians, school council members and others who have an interest in the school.
Administrator Descriptors
- acts with fairness, dignity and integrity
- demonstrates a sensitivity to and genuine caring for others, and cultivates a climate of mutual respect
- promotes and inclusive school culture respecting and honouring diversity
- demonstrates responsibility for all students and acts in their best interests
- models and promotes open, inclusive dialogue
- uses effective communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills
- supports processes for improving relationships and dealing with conflict within the school community
- adheres to professional standards of conduct
The administrator builds trust and fosters positive working relationships on the basis of appropriate values and ethical foundations, within the school community, i.e. students, teachers and other staff, parents/guardians, school council members and others who have an interest in the school.
Administrator Descriptors
- acts with fairness, dignity and integrity
- demonstrates a sensitivity to and genuine caring for others, and cultivates a climate of mutual respect
- promotes and inclusive school culture respecting and honouring diversity
- demonstrates responsibility for all students and acts in their best interests
- models and promotes open, inclusive dialogue
- uses effective communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills
- supports processes for improving relationships and dealing with conflict within the school community
- adheres to professional standards of conduct
Evidence/Artifacts:
![]() With Alberta Education:
- Worked on the planning committee for High School Redesign implementation With the University of Calgary: - Acted as Liasion for partner/student teachers With RVS Community: - Worked on both the Superintendent's Working Committee for Policy and Human Resources - Involved in the RVS Instructional Leadership Academy - Worked with other administrators of our feeder schools to talk about issues and to make the Grade 8 to 9 transition smooth With SCHS: - Lead and participated in Learning Walks - Timetable Committee - Hallway conversations with both teachers and students - Taught Social Studies 9 and Leadership 9 With SCHS community: - School Council - Winsport Girls' Hockey Academy liasion/coordinator |