29. 10 Tips for New Principals
In this episode, I shared 10 Tips for New Principals. If you are a newly appointed principal, Congratulations! I am proud of you. I know you are excited and ready to lead your school to make it a better learning environment for students.
As you start your 1st year as a new principal or a veteran principal in a new building, consider these tips.
- Build relationships
- Honor the history of your school
- Ask lots of questions
- Be visible
- Make time to visit classrooms
- Don’t make major changes
- Identify the major players and support them
- Keep your Director or Superintendent in the loop
- Communicate regularly with your staff, parents, and community
- Find a mentor and create a support network
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