Worcester Education Collaborative's Principal for a Day program offers a unique opportunity for leaders from different industries to step into the shoes of a Worcester Public School Principal to witness the demands and rewards of the job firsthand.
Strengthening Relationships between Schools and Communities
Principal for a Day matches each participant one-on-one with a WPS principal for a personalized, immersive experience.
During the visit, participants have the chance to spend time with the school's staff and students, allowing them to learn about the challenges and triumphs of education in Worcester, as well as the demands and rewards of educational leadership in the urban environment of a Gateway City. After the visit, participants and school administrators gather for a luncheon to share their experiences and insights with one another.
Immersive experiences like Principal for a Day provide civic leaders with a valuable new understanding of education in Worcester’s Public Schools, as well as the demands and rewards of educational leadership in a Gateway City.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE
“It was a pleasure sharing and learning each other’s role in the community. We always make valuable connections and discover ways to open more doors for our students.”
“Thank you for continuing to help us in creating, maintaining, and strengthening relationships between schools and communities. It is much appreciated.”
“Thank you for organizing the principal for a day program. It is important for our community leaders to see what is happening in our schools in order to gain perspective. I think there is a lot of speculation about what happens but to hear and see the real story carries so much weight.”
