The question is “What needs to be enhanced or improved to better the learners of today in my school community?”  As a principal leading a school with future leaders of America, that question should always be spiraling through my head.  The perfect solution to this question is Action Research.  Action research allows me as a principal to reflect on my own ability to improve my leadership skills and analyze data to enhance instruction, curriculum and needs of all my students.   In the constant changing dynamics of a public school community action research allows me to identify a problem in my school and find solutions specific to its needs with the collaboration of my teachers and staff, which work “in the trenches”. 

As a principal it can be very easy to have a disconnect from the staff and other educational leaders due to the demands of the daily grind.   By implementing action research and blogs into my daily practice will benefit me as a principal in several ways. As a leader, followers follow by example.  Action research will allow me to lead as a lifelong learner and to enhance and strengthen the school that I lead.  Blogs will allow me to connect and collaborate with other professionals in the world of education to build ideas and discuss up to date research.   Communities that learn and solve problems together build a stronger foundation.