My Philosophy
My philosophy of education is based on the premise that every child can learn from nurturing teachers, inspiring leaders, a progressive school culture, and supportive community. The essence of a child’s positive and productive growth from adolescence to adulthood stems from caring and influential staff. Within this inviting atmosphere, I am compelled to positively and properly address issues to foster change.
The catalyst of change resides in my mission to instill the best practices and technological use to provide a safe and rigorous learning environment for students. It is important to continuously guide and motivate staff to deliver standards-aligned instruction and 21st Century skills to educate and shape children to become productive, global citizens in the workforce.
I am a firm believer in "servant" leadership and servant leaders. In my opinion, school administrators must be the greatest servants of their particular schools. In return, their staff and faculty will begin to take on the spirit of servanthood!
Available for
Principal/Assistant Principal positions
Website
Cell Number
(804) 787-3380
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Testimonials
"Donnell has done an excellent job during his administrative post at CMMS for the last past three school years. The academics and culture have literally been transformed under his supervision and collaborative leadership."
- - Ms. ShaRhonda Smith; Assistant Principal of Wake County Public Schools
"Under Donnell McLean's inspiring and supportive leadership, I was able to fulfill my educational career aspirations."
- - Ms. Julia Groom; Business Education Teacher of Wake County Public Schools
Favorite Education Quotes:
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world!"
- - Nelson Mandela
"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire!"
- - William Butler Yeats
"The goal of education is the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination of truth."
- - John F. Kennedy
"He who opens a school, closes a prison!"
- - Victor Hugo
Professional Boards
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NC Principals and Assistant Principal Board Region 3 President Elect
NC Virtual Public Schools Advisory Board Member
NC Testing Advisory Committee
Volunteering
Boys' and Girls' Club of America: Young Advocates Program and Youth of the Year Competition Mentor
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