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. …
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 …
Leadership That Shows Up Before The Title Does
One of the quiet challenges for aspiring assistant principals is this: They’re asked to demonstrate leadership before they’ve ever been formally in charge. They haven’t supervised teachers.They haven’t made final …
When Your Interview Answer Doesn’t Match Your Reputation
What hiring teams are really listening for when they ask, “What would your teachers say about you?” On the surface, this feels like a soft question. “What would your teachers …
Leadership Isn’t Always About Having the Right Answer
Early in my leadership career, I thought good leaders were defined by how quickly they could respond. The faster you had an answer, the more confident you appeared.The more confident …
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 …
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 …
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… …
Supporting Excellence Across All Content Areas as a Secondary Administrator
As a secondary administrator, you’re tasked with leading and supporting teachers across various content areas. This can be particularly challenging when you’re asked to guide subjects outside your own teaching …
