You're a principal...Now what?

You've made it through the interview process or some kind of selection process to become a principal. You celebrated! You told your family and friends! You posted on social media!  The keys to the school are in your hands! Now what?

Your first steps and deciding where to start can be overwhelming and exciting all at once.

My first days as a principal have been different each time I started at a school.  I've started in the middle of the school year, in the spring, and two weeks before school started. All starting places all required a different approach to leading a school. For the sake of my "You’re a principal, now what?" leadership blog series I am going to talk about where to start, what to do and what to expect in your first year as principal in real time.

It is now June; the previous school year is completed, and you are now in your new role. Where do you start? Stay tuned each week as I blog about what to expect and where you should be in your first year as a principal.

Buckle up and enjoy the ride!

Next week’s blog feature:  "Start with you!"