My amazing assistant principal was named principal of another school here in our district this past week. (!!!) We are SO excited for her, but that means I’ve got an incredible opportunity to bring on a new partner in crime. A new leader is bright…shiny…full of energy, ideas, and motivated to do their best.
A new leader means I also now have the INCREDIBLE RESPONSIBILITY of having a new partner in crime!
I remember the exact moment I realized as the new principal that the growing, molding, and motivating of my assistant principal (and actually, my whole office staff!) was my responsibility. While she herself, obviously, played a large role in her own development, it was me who would help guide and direct her as the leader of the campus. It was a weight I’d never contemplated so seriously before..but one I won’t take for granted.
My new AP is fresh from the classroom, and I know she is excited and bringing incredible strengths to the table. When we meet for the first time, I have this tool that another principal in our district shared (Thanks, Dr. Helm!!) to go over.
What could I add? Any experienced admin have any suggestions?
I have several books to hand her as well.
I’ve also already got an order placed for several books that I feel are vital to the well-rounded, multi faceted leadership approach that we embody here at our campus. These are books that I either read and reread regularly or feel have led to the kind of leader I want to be, the perspective I want to share with my teachers. I can’t wait to share copies with her!
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This is so fun! I follow the connected principals which led me to your blogs. I’m the new principal at Hill ES in Arlington but all my teaching was in Wylie! I taught at Groves from 2008-2012 then left for an admin fellowship program. I started at Groves right out of college when Whitt first opened. Small world! I enjoy your blog so much!
Do you mind sharing the literature you are providing to your new AP?
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I am going into second year as an assistant principal and Human Resources just moved me to a new site. I know feel like I have to start over with getting to know the principal, staff, and students. I would love to have the list of books that you are giving to your new assistant principal. Thank you.
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Love how you are building capacity within! What are a few of the books you will share with her?
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I was wondering if you could share which texts you will be giving to your new AP?
Hi Sara! Refresh your page! I’ve added links to all the books included on the graphic shared within the post! 🙂
I’m wondering if you could share how you decided upon the new AP. I have the opportunity to hire and I want to make sure I get the right person for the job. Thanks!!