Blair Dravitski

And that's completely fine with me.

And it's the same when it comes to the context around the autonomy of doing their job.

It just means that they have a place to be, I guess, trusted in what they're doing.

Yes.

I've probably got a few actually, but the one that comes to mind is around that common intent.

We all want what's best for the children at our school.

You guys spend a lot more time with them than we do as a parent.

And so we want to make sure that we value that relationship and that partnership.

And it goes both ways.

Be respectful, be courteous, be curious, come in asking questions.

And if you're really upset and angry about things, take a breath.

Pause, take a breath and send an email the next day or reach out to the principal.

My teachers, if they have parents come in in the middle of lessons or at the end of the day when other children are around, they just don't have the opportunity to have those conversations.

We want to make sure that the relationship is a private one and is respectful.

So that is something that I think is really important.

And as I said, I've worked across the country in so many different environments, and I've always had wonderful connections and relationships with my parents.

They're a vital part of the school, of which I'd like to think that they have the same feedback and comments about myself in that regard as well.

Absolutely.

And parents' job is to advocate for their child.

that that's the role of a parent.