The New School Leader #16
Do you want to get your people to buy into your vision? Spend more time telling them about the amazing things you ARE going to do instead of the terrible …
The New School Leader #15
As the busyness and stress of the spring start to heat up, remember why you wanted to be a school leader in the first place. Remember how hard you worked …
The New School Leader #14
They say that you should surround yourself with people who will say your name in a room full of opportunities. They’re not wrong. But they are leaving something out. You …
The New School Leader #13
Every day is a job interview. You can’t be mediocre or treat people poorly in your current role and then wake up one day expecting someone to put you in …
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 …
The New School Leader #12
People are constantly watching you, and they are making decisions about you. How do you treat students? How do you treat your colleagues? What kind of attitude do you bring …
The New School Leader #11
When you are trying to move people forward, don’t forget to look for positive momentum. Sometimes it can be hard to see, but remember that forward is forward, even if …
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 …