Posted by GW on April 05, 2008 at 15:45:08:
This is my third year as a 7-12 instrumental music teacher, and I am wondering at what point can one take credit or blame for the status of their program? It seems that when things are going well in quality and numbers a teacher will beat their chest as they proclaim themselves as the reason for the success. On the flip side when a program struggles, a teacher ends up saying that they can't control what comes in their school, thus blames it on a cycle of weak recruitment and talent. I am no miracle worker, but I have been very committed to what I do. I just wish I had a little more control of my results. My program is doing okay, but I will never live for the moment of a success because I know how things can change over night.