The next two school years were grueling. The school was being led by a new Principal, after the previous one was let go mid year. Teachers and other staff were not happy. There was not much to be happy about.
I applied for the Assistant Principal pool once again. Once again I was not selected. I was sad and frustrated because I was not getting the feedback I needed. Furthermore, I had no idea what I needed to improve on.
I stumbled upon videos that Principal Kafele posted on you tube. These videos provided more insight than I had ever received about what it meant to be a school leader. I began to study and prepare myself for the next phase of my career.
In early June I received a phone call to interview for a position at an elementary school. This was a chance for me to gain some administrative experience. I did not know what to expect and was unsure about moving to elementary.
The interview went well and I was beginning to warm up to the idea of serving at an elementary school. I was nervous about the new position and if I could be successful. I received a formal offer for the position a month later. There was no turning back now.
My Life In Education… 