Reprint fromWACH Fox57
COLUMBIA, S.C. — COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — While a teacher shortage in South Carolina continues to receive plenty of attention, there’s also a lesser-known crisis: the growing shortage of school administrators. Now, educators are trying to find ways to keep school principals. Researchers say the number of principals across the state isn’t keeping up with the growth of student enrollment. Studies show every year, there’s a 20% turnover rate of school principals.
Jim LeBlanc used to be an elementary school teachers, and has felt the weight of school principals leaving. Now, he’s starting his role as principal of Saluda River Academy for the Arts this Fall, and he knows the importance of sticking around.
“I’d served under a principal who had been there for 25 years so I saw both sides of it…seeing when a vision can be carried out over an extended period of time. I’ve seen principals who’ve been in a position for 2-3 years. That causes turmoil for faculty when they’re not anticipating change to happen,” said LeBlanc…more at WACH Fox57
