AboutPatricia Ireland-Williams Expertise I am a retired K-12 Public School Principal (8 years as a teacher and counselor) and 23 years as an administrator. I can help parents with questions about how the system works, provide ideas on how to solve school issues or assist teachers in coping with the plethera of stressors they face.
Experience I am currently an educational consultant and have served on the State of Arizona Solutions Team.
Question My question is, does a college dean serve terms??? Much like a Governor or Senator??? If so, what are the details??? Does the same apply to a Grade School Principal???
Answer Unlike an elected official who has specific terms of office,and get their jobs by running for office, all administrators (Principals, Asst. Principals, Directors, Deans, etc.) are hired after a careful selection process. There are no time periods, just year to year contracts. Some states have tenure which means that after three years, the individual has fewer evaluations and reviews.
