As Bill Tucker reminds the reader, changes in one area of a school's instructional practices necessitate similar and usually far-reaching changes in other areas. Tucker refers to improvements in the reach and scope of assessment tools' precipitating the need for changes in curriculum and pedagogy. Here, Ciccehetti opens the discussion of her learning commons with the comment that she had the full support of her school's administrators who saw the potential that her plans had for the faculty and students alike.
I find this encouraging, as I'm struggling not with a difficult administration at all, but with my own hesitation to take on such a leading role in my school. It's good to remember that I, too, have an administration that is always looking to deeply improve teaching and learning, and that the school was founded on the academic principle of integration. A functional learning commons is exactly what Pacific Ridge School needs as a hub for academic, cultural, and professional integration.
I wonder if the Student Services Specialist is MLS trained. I'm looking to fudge this position into my library right away as I'm moving into teaching more and more, and I wonder about the training necessary. I certainly think an intelligent person could fill the position part time without MLS training.
The big picture here shows such a willingness to embrace change throughout the school--surely Cicchetti has some extremely effective leadership skills to guide so many individuals into far-reaching development.
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