Landing My First Assistant Principal Position
I’m excited to share that I landed a high school assistant principal position for the 2023-2024 school year! Before we celebrate, let me tell you about this assistant principal interview. …
Keep Moving Forward
When I was in college, we had a motto that was ingrained in our minds every day: Forward, Always forward, Everywhere forward Its meaning is as simple as it sounds: …
Embrace the Awkward, and do the Mock Interview
Nothing is more vulnerable than asking a friend to do a mock interview with you. You’ve got to present yourself professionally, which is not natural when sitting with a buddy. …
In the Midst of the Journey
I wanted to take the time to write a follow-up to my last post, where I shared about reaching out to potential hiring principals. This went better than expected! I …
Taking the Next Step
The time has come where I am ready to move into a new role. I currently serve my district as a high school mathematics instructional coach. I have done this …
Making the Most of Where You Are
It isn’t easy to get that first assistant principal job, particularly if you are trying to move up in the district you are already a part of. There are some …
Set Yourself Apart in Your Assistant Principal Interview
Job season is almost here for all of you aspiring administrators out there, and here’s one important tip to help you set yourself apart from the competition when you sit …
Leading With Appreciation
Summer learning is something I look forward to every year. It’s a point in the year where I have time and energy to learn how I can better myself as …
Aspiring Assistant Principals Can Set Themselves Up For Success
Making the move into your first assistant principal job can be difficult. If you have been trying for a while, do not be discouraged. Here are 5 things aspiring assistant …
Start Developing New Skills Before You Need Them
Do you ever feel “stuck” in your current role? Like you’ve hit a ceiling? Like you are meant to do something else, but you just don’t know what it is? …