GREG DOMECQ
MY PERSONAL CONSTITUTION
FEBRUARY 16, 1993
I live my life striving for perfection in every way. Although I know “perfection” is an unattainable goal, the pursuit of such heights is deserving of merit. While chasing this allusive dream; I must learn to be patient with myself, learn from my mistakes, and persist. It is through my self tolerance that I will learn to value others and it is through my persistence that my dreams will become realities. It is through the education I receive in this process that my life will take on its proper perspective.
In the pursuit of all my goals, I will not lose sight of God and His relationship with me. It is important to communicate with God on a daily basis. I believe in a God who expects perfection but understands shortcomings. My perception of God is the perfect model of how I should strive to live my life.
There are five specific areas that have developed into my priorities. These priorities are my family, my health and self-worth, professional success, personal development, and financial security. It is through the interactions of these five agendas that I will reach the top of the pyramid – Inner-Peace.
I want to be a great husband and father. In order to have successful interpersonal relationships I must be able to at times put my own needs aside. Relationships must be built on honesty, patience, and the real skill of listening to what someone else has to say. I believe that it is important to catch individuals doing something right and acknowledge it. As in all facets of success, consistency over time is the thread that ties the family together.
Before I can love another, I must first feel good about myself. I will lead a healthy, active, and productive life. I know that if I feel good about my health and appearance, I will be a better husband, a more productive worker, and a better person.
Professional success is an important part of my life. The best way to be successful is to look for opportunities to do things that average people would not do. It is important for me to be successful, to earn respect of colleagues as a leader, and help those associated with me to reach their own personal goals.
Learning should be a life-long skill. A man who has knowledge on a broad range of topics is interesting and fun to be around. People who are learners are more apt to be successful. By constantly being open to learning, one can walk with men and keep his virtue and walk with Kings without losing his common touch. It is important to know that one may always learn from another.
I recognize that money is a tangible reward for professional success. It is important that finances will not stop me from leading the type of life that I want to live. In order for this to be a reality, I must constantly be on top of a financial plan. That plan must have attainable goals that are flexible to allow for the changing situations that one may expect life to bring.
The cliché’ – The Greatest Calamity of Life Is Not To Have Failed, But To Have Failed To Try – should permeate every aspect of this constitution. For it is in striving to achieve one’s goals to the best of his ability that one nay achieve inner-peace.
Greg Domecq is in his seventh year as the Associate Principal at Western Albemarle High School in Crozet, Virginia. In May of 2009, Domecq was presented the Alton L. Taylor Award from the University of Virginia Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa naming him the outstanding administrator in the region. Domecq’s current responsibilities at Western include support for the English and Special Services Departments as well as the collaborative initiative, coordinating substitutes, the honor council, transportation, and 10th & 11th grade discipline. Over the years at WAHS, Dr. Domecq has also had oversight of the athletic department, Physical Education Department, textbooks, and teacher duty. On the county level, Domecq served on several committees including the School Business Alliance, the high school discipline steering committee, the behavior management committee, the International Baccalaureate Exploratory team, and the Teacher Performance Appraisal Steering Committee. He is credited with writing the TPA Process Manual, a user-friendly handbook that outlines the implementation of the Teacher Performance Appraisal model.
During Domecq’s tenure at the Crozet school, the Warriors have been recognized for several outstanding accomplishments. A few of these accolades are as follows:
In 2004 Domecq earned his doctorate in Administration and Supervision from the Curry School at the University of Virginia. His minor areas included Curriculum and Instruction as well as Social Foundations in Education. His dissertation topic, “A Ninth Grade Transition Program, ” studied the results of the Summer Leadership Academy at Monticello High School. Domecq has given numerous presentations in the Charlottesville area including visits to the University of Virginia, Piedmont Virginia Community College, Mary Baldwin College, State Farm Insurance, and the Waynesboro Kiwanis Club.
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