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 …
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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 …
Why Strong Teachers Sometimes Struggle in Assistant Principal Interviews
One of the hardest things to watch as a principal is a strong teacher walk into an assistant principal interview—and not perform the way their resume suggests they should. These …
What Principals Are Really Listening for in Assistant Principal Interviews
Most candidates prepare for assistant principal interviews by focusing on what to say. Strong answers.Relevant experiences.Leadership buzzwords. That matters – but it’s not what ultimately separates candidates. When principals sit …
5 Things to Do After Accepting Your AP Job (Before You Start)
Congratulations on landing your first assistant principal position! This is a major career milestone to celebrate. However, now comes the transition period before your official start date – which can …
Black Friday Sale for School Leaders – 2024
Your journey in school leadership shouldn’t wait – and neither should these savings. For our Black Friday sale, we’re offering our biggest discounts of the year: 🎯 40% OFF our flagship …
Seven Amazon Black Friday Deals for School Leaders
It’s not often we can find Black Friday deals for school leaders, so I thought I’d put one together. This isn’t a fancy list. It’s just me putting some of …
Empowering Student Success: 5 Strategies for Administrators to Boost College and Career Readiness
In today’s rapidly evolving global economy, the role of school administrators in preparing students for life after high school has never been more crucial. As education leaders, we face the …
The New School Leader #31
Whether you’ve already stepped into the assistant principalship or you are still aspiring to that role, continuously developing your leadership skills is the key to success. Now let’s get started… …
