School Leadership Unplugged: The Daily Battle Between Urgent vs. Important

As a school building leader in the NYC DOE, I navigate a daily landscape shaped by unpredictability: hundreds of children, shifting routines, repeated recess breaks, and the constant ebb and flow of parents entering and exiting twice a day. The reality is that most of my day cannot possibly be predicted; I must remain equipped and resilient, ready to respond to any situation that arises.

Walking the Tightrope: Urgent vs. Important