Lessons Learned From My First Year as an Assistant Principal
The saying “It’s not hard work, it’s heart work” has always been pretty cliché to me. However, after this first year serving as a high school assistant principal, I now …
Empowering New Assistant Principals Through Reflection
In the fast-paced world of education, new assistant principals often find themselves constantly reacting to the next challenge or crisis. However, the most effective school leaders understand the power of …
Mastering Communication: A New Assistant Principal’s Guide
As a new assistant principal, your ability to communicate effectively can make or break your success in leadership. Whether you’re addressing teachers, students, parents, or community members, clear and impactful …
4 Powerful Strategies for Assistant Principals to Boost Student Outcomes
As an assistant principal, you play a crucial role in shaping the academic success of your students. While teachers are on the front lines of instruction, your leadership and support …
5 Strategies for New Assistant Principals to Effectively Manage Conflict
As a new assistant principal, dealing with conflicts between students, teachers, and parents can be one of the most challenging aspects of the job. Whether it’s mediating a heated argument …
5 Ways New Assistant Principals Can Support Struggling Teachers
As an assistant principal, one of your most important duties is supporting and developing your teaching staff. But what happens when you encounter a teacher who is really struggling in …
Tips for Managing Student Behavior as a New Assistant Principal
As a new assistant principal, one of your primary responsibilities will be handling student discipline and behavior issues. It can be daunting to step into this role and establish yourself …
How to Build Trust With Your Teachers as a New AP
Becoming an assistant principal is an exciting career milestone, but it also brings new challenges – especially when it comes to earning the trust and respect of the teaching staff …
Avoid This Phrase as a New Assistant Principal
As a new assistant principal, it is so tempting to start sentences off with “well, in my last district…” You are engaging in conversation with what you have experienced and …
Lessons Learned During My First Week as a New Assistant Principal
“What is happening?!” That is exactly what I was asking my first couple of weeks as a new assistant principal. The start of this new position has been nothing short …