A Thus far, Project LEAD has been going well. As everyone knows, early on, I had a difficult time contacting the principal of Pattengill Middle School. After finally speaking with him, he seems to be enthusiastic about the project. Now, I have a timeline associated with what needs to be completed each week in order for my club to begin the week of November 13, 2011.
Right now, my only concern is that I will have a hard time reaching their Vice Principal if I need him outside of my school visits. Before going to the school, I had called several times, left voicemails, and emailed him. Despite this effort, he resumed to suggest that coming into his office is the best way to contact him; because of my schedule, I cannot come into his office every time I have a concern or question.
By April 2012, I hope to have a strong group of young leaders who are independent, outspoken, knowledgeable, and who are not afraid to be diverse. Not only do I hope to embed and/or enrich these qualities I am confident that I will learn and grow from working with them.
Your frustration is understandable. I know Anna found the most difficult part of organizing her club last year to be working with the administration. I don't think it is realistic for you to travel to Pattengill every time you want to talk to the Vice Principal. I encourage you to be persistent, and call, e-mail on a regular basis with very succinct messages. Don't worry about being a pest!
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