After the announcement of the new Principal and subsequent disappointment, the search for a new Assistant Principal began. The staff was sent a survey asking about qualities that they would like in an Assistant Principal. There was even a team formed to discuss campus needs.
I debated back and forth in my mind about applying for the position. There were several teachers on campus that asked me if I was going to apply. It felt good to have the support of so many teachers, but I was still unsure. I eventually decided to give it a try and apply for the opening.
A week after the school year ended, I was offered a chance to interview for the Assistant Principal position. I was told that it would be a phone interview. This took me by surprise, but I rolled with it. When I received the phone call, I was informed that the Principal had another engagement and could not participate.
I had a feeling during the interview that this was not going to be taken seriously. The two people conducting the interview were known allies of the current Principal. I was asked maybe five questions. I hung up the phone at the end of the interview thinking it was a complete waste of time.
I received a phone call from the Principal the next day informing me that I would not be considered for the position. This was probably a good thing. Now, I needed to begin the process of preparing to teach another school year.
As the school year began to get closer, I could feel the lack of enthusiasm to return to campus grow. How was I going to make it through another year? I focused on the two things that kept me going; the students and staff members that truly cared about the work.
My Life In Education… 