Be Prepared and Be a Leader
By Doug Wadill

Doug Wadill, Principal Huggins Elementary School

Ada Rosario Doch’s book was very eye opening, and it does remind us of the importance of being prepared. She highlighted the power of leadership in creating a plan and sticking to it. I appreciated her clear heart for the students’ safety and keeping that in the forefront of her mind. She was able to devise a plan, strategy, and implementation to keep them accounted for and safe.

She seems to want to continue to make the security plan even stronger. I was reminded the importance of practicing as well as preparing for what we do not know.

Huggins will continue to practice and discuss different strategies and scenarios. The more we discuss and practice, the better we will be if it is ever put to the test. Communication is key on all aspects. From planning to the actual delivery of the emergency plan, communication must be effectively used.

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 Reflections about Principles for Principals, Leading the Way to School Safety by Ada Rosario Dolch
Be Prepared and Be a Leader
By Doug Wadill, Principal Huggins Elementary School
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, Fulshear, Texas

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Link to Reflections About Ada's Story
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