One Chicago Principal’s Pledge for 2019: Caring for His Teachers
January 2, 2019
By: Yana Kunichoff
Source: Chalkbeat
Chad Adams’ mentor once told him, “If you don’t feed the teachers they’ll eat the kids.” That’s not at all a knock on teachers. Instead, the principal of Chicago’s Sullivan High School in Rogers Park recalls the advice as a reminder to pay attention to and care for his staff.
“If you listen to them to understand them, they will clearly articulate what their needs are,” Adams said.
Chalkbeat recently caught up with the principal, who oversees one of the most diverse high schools in Chicago. He talked about his education in Mississippi, lessons he’s learned, and what outside forces affect the 660 students who attend his school.