East High School - Orient Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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FACULTY

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WITHIN THE ANATOMY of a large, complex high school such as East, the responsibilities of the administration are multitudinous and varied. A member of the administration must display competence, not only in his own field, but also in his dealings with the challenges presented by the students. IN ORDER TO FUNCTION SMOOTHLY, planning and organiza- tion are imperative in running an institution such as East. The hiearchy of the school, the Principal and Vice-Principal, organize and co-ordinate all aspects of school life. On a smaller scale, department heads perform the same tasks within their departments. Special services, which play an im- portant part in school life, are efficiently carried out by such professionals as the nurse, psychologist, dental hygenist and speech therapist. Deans, through their constant watch of student behavior, not only act as a police force, but as concerned and interested friends as well. The guidance counselors give invaluable assistance and advice concerning scheduling and planning for the future. THE STRICTLY FACULTY SEGMENT of the administration, is the teachers themselves. These are the individuals with whom the students come in contact most intimately, and who, consequently, influence the students most profoundly. EACH FACULTY MEMBER must be conscious of the individual qualities of each student, and through his teaching, strive to effectively channel these qualities. BECAUSE OF THE DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS and personal traits of each faculty member, students are exposed to many distinct styles of teaching, increasing their awareness and receptiveness to new ideas and concepts. ALTHOUGH THE METHODS USED by each administration member differ, the goal of educating young minds is intrinsic to them as a collective group. 12