The New School Leader #08
Confidence is a byproduct of preparation, not talent. If you want to feel confident when you sit down at your next interview or when you step into your next role, …
The New School Leader #07
Stop thinking about what programs or initiatives you need to start. Instead, think about what you need to take away. Teachers are overwhelmed. Don’t put one more on their plate …
Creating Consensus Amongst Your Staff
If you are going to lead a change initiative on your campus, you better put the work into creating consensus amongst your staff before rolling it out. If you skip …
The New School Leader #06
How do you move your campus forward in the work of ensuring high levels of learning for all students? Start here: If you can do these two things, you are …
The New School Leader #05
As we prepare for the start of the new school year, keep this at the forefront of your attention: Don’t talk to teachers about self-care this year. They’ve heard that. …
Using Social Media as an Assistant Principal
I love using social media in my role as an assistant principal. It can be such an important tool for a number of reasons. However, there are a few things …
The New School Leader #04
“It turns out that when you present people with reality, they want to get better.” – Laszlo Bock One of the biggest hurdles to growth is not having a clear …
Avoid These 3 Pitfalls as a New Assistant Principal
Being a new assistant principal is hard. There are so many new things coming at you that you’ve never really had to think about before as a classroom teacher. With …
The New School Leader #03
Before we go any further, we want to welcome the 47 new subscribers that have joined us over the last two weeks! Thank you for trusting us and for coming along with …
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 …