The New School Leader #23
“The reason you feel like you’ve got too much to do is because you are doing too much.” – Josh Spector It is so easy for school leaders to get …
The New School Leader #22
High levels of learning for ALL students will not happen accidentally. As school leaders, we have the responsibility to create an environment in which everyone on our campus is engaging …
The 5 Best Communication Books for Assistant Principals
Effective communication is the most important skill an assistant principal can possess. Fortunately, it is a skill that we can learn and develop. It doesn’t have to come naturally. Putting …
The New School Leader #21
As you prepare for the upcoming school year, think about what you want your students and teachers to experience when they step back onto your campus. Be intentional about creating …
The New School Leader #20
Now that summer is officially upon us, we hope you are taking some time to rest and recover. As you are recharging, start thinking about what you want to accomplish …
3 Ways to Start Building Relationships As A New Assistant Principal
I am about to take on my first assistant principal role in July. I am beyond excited and equally terrified (A little imposter syndrome might be kicking in!). However, as …
The New School Leader #19
It’s ok if your leadership journey does not look like someone else’s. Too often, we fall into the trap of believing there is only one path, especially in educational leadership. …
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 #10
Welcome to the first issue of the New School Leader newsletter of 2023! In June of 2022, we launched the first official issue of the newsletter, and since then, over …