All Seem to Need Immediate Attention—What Should I Do First? A Successful Principal in a New School Assignment at Secundaria Revolución

Abstract

This case provides emerging school administrators the opportunity to learn about the school system in Mexico. The case relates to a successful principal in her new school assignment. Martha Miramontes is an experienced and successful principal who quickly identified a number of challenges in her new campus. Even though each problem can be solved with a particular strategy, for the first time, Martha is facing a situation where all problems seem to require immediate attention. She knows she can address all problems, but decisions must be made in relation to which problem should be tackled first. Where should she start? This case explores possible sequence of actions of an experienced principal facing multiple problems in the setting of a Mexican Public Secundaria.