Superintendent: Briarwood Christian School, Birmingham, AL
Author: The Christian School Journal
One of the mistakes we are prone to make when challenged by parents, staff, or board members is to become defensive. This is an unfortunate tendency of fallen humans dating back to the Garden of Eden. Our sinful pride and our fragile self-images propel us to make excuses, to explain away, or to protect ourselves.
While it is right to defend ourselves against false accusations and misinformation, too often we become defensive rather than listening to what may be valid criticism of ourselves or of our schools. Young teachers and administrators are particularly prone to make the mistake of being defensive, which inevitably damages their credibility.
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