Are you a new assistant principal? In this blog, I share tips for new assistant principals. If you are a newly appointed assistant principal, Congratulations! I am proud of you. I know you are excited and ready to work alongside your principal to turn your school around or scale up to make it better.
In this podcast episode, I went into detail sharing tips for new assistant principals. Listen to the entire conversation for ideas and strategies to be successful in your first years.
As you start your 1st year as an assistant principal or a veteran assistant principal in a new building, I would you to consider or ponder on these tips. They are:
- Be You. Be authentic.
- Build trusting relationships
- Understand your role
- Take care of your teachers
- Ask lots of questions
- Make decisions with students in mind
- Know and follow your school and district policies
- Communicate often and with purpose
- Have a meeting agenda and value teacher’s time
- Organize your priorities & work
- Get into the classroom
- Own your growth
- Find balance. Take time for yourself and family
Subscribe to The School Leaders Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify to be notified when new episodes arrive. You can also leave a 5-star rating and a comment! Share this episode with a friend and on social media. If you are interested in being featured on our podcast, contact us at gastridharrigan@gmail.com.
Connect with Dr. Gastrid Harrigan
Website: https://www.drgharrigan.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gastrid.harrigan
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/DrGHarrigan
Twitter: http://www.instagram.com/DrGHarrigan
LinkedIn: https://www.tiktok.com/gastridharrigan
