Imagine that a school is a car, and that the teachers are the engine, what would happen if each and every day, we drive and drive and drive giving little to no thought about its upkeep or maintenance? Obviously, it will eventually breakdown requiring major repairs to get it running efficiently again, but unlike a car, finding suitable resolutions for the problems could be a long, drawn-out and expensive process that could ultimately culminate in a situation that could damage a schools professional reputation. In today’s world, being a teacher is a never-ending challenge. Besides the daily responsibility of the planning, preparing, teaching and marking, teachers have to deal with students who have behavioral problems, family issues, learning disabilities, and more. As a school Headmaster/administrator, keeping your teachers motivated is one of your most important roles if your school is to be successful. 1. Be an active presence in the school. An administrator who spends the
David White is an Australian English teacher who has been living in Peru since 2001. In partnership with his wife Claudia, they are the owners of ¨English For You Language Institute´, an institute that specializes in the teaching of all levels of English from Basic (A1) to Advanced (C2) including international exam preparation. They are also the owners of ELT Educational Services and David is also the Headmaster of the American School, a respected bilingual ib school in Northern Peru.