What “Fit” Really Means in an Assistant Principal Interview
When I first started trying to move into the assistant principalship, several people offered the same advice: “Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get the job. Sometimes, it’s just not …
Leadership Isn’t Always About Having the Right Answer
Early in my leadership career, I thought good leaders were defined by how quickly they could respond. The faster you had an answer, the more confident you appeared.The more confident …
The Most Common Mistake I See in Assistant Principal Interviews
I have sat on a lot of assistant principal interview panels over the years, and one pattern shows up again and again. Some of the strongest candidates on paper don’t …
The First Impression in an Assistant Principal Interview Isn’t What You Think
Most candidates assume that first impressions in the assistant principal interview are about confidence. How you walk into the room.How firmly you shake hands.How strong your opening answer sounds. Those …
A Hiring Decision I Still Think About
There are hiring decisions you celebrate right away. And then there are hiring decisions that stay with you—not because they were wrong, but because they quietly shape how you lead …
