Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
THE WEIGHT WE CARRY. |
| Authors: |
BUFF, SHANNON1 |
| Source: |
Principal Leadership. May2026, p10-11. 2p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*School principals, *Work-life balance, *School administrators, *Educational leadership, Leadership, Cancer diagnosis, Mental health |
| Abstract: |
The article shares a former principal's personal journey through cancer diagnosis and treatment while leading a large high school, highlighting the immense mental health toll of the principalship. Topics include the hidden weight of leadership responsibilities, the difficulty of unplugging from work; and the need for district leaders to model and protect work-life balance for principals. |
| Database: |
Education Research Complete |