Where You Show Up Reveals What You Value
Last month, I traveled to San Antonio to support several different programs from our campus. Thursday and Friday were spent at the State Swim/Dive Meet, and Saturday was spent at …
Accessibility Versus Availability as a School Leader
Early in school leadership, many of us confuse availability with care. We keep our doors open.We answer emails quickly.We pride ourselves on being reachable at all times. It feels generous. …
Why Many Assistant Principal Interview Answers Stop Too Soon
Many assistant principal candidates answer interview questions by describing what they did. The situation.The decision.The outcome. That’s a solid start—but it’s rarely where strong leadership thinking ends. Where Answers Often …
The Cost of Making the “Easy” Decision
Most leadership decisions don’t announce themselves as big decisions. They’re murky.They’re incomplete.And they rarely feel urgent when they first appear. What often does feel clear is which option will be …
Know When to Stop Talking in an Assistant Principal Interview
There’s a moment in many assistant principal interviews that reveals more than your responses to the questions. A candidate finishes responding to a question… And then they keep talking. They …
