Interview Protocol Draft (Thur) by Timothy Drake

Interview

sdavisj — 2025-09-04 23:37:21 UTC

Can you share an example of how you’ve successfully engaged families from diverse backgrounds?

Are you happy at work?

rguthri2 — 2025-09-04 23:37:22 UTC

tjmille6 — 2025-09-04 23:37:30 UTC

How do you prioritize school climate, instruction, resources, and collaboration?

Meaghan

mecomsto — 2025-09-04 23:37:30 UTC

What is the most challenging part of being a school leader?

Interview

fmorris2_1 — 2025-09-04 23:37:37 UTC

Talk about what was your most difficult day as a principal and how did you handle it.

sdavisj — 2025-09-04 23:37:44 UTC

What brings you joy?

srandau — 2025-09-04 23:38:08 UTC

How do you build trust and relationships with your staff and students?

Interview Question

lcarnes2_1 — 2025-09-04 23:38:08 UTC

What motivated or was your reason to be a principal at this particular school?

Climate

rguthri2 — 2025-09-04 23:38:12 UTC

Do you have friendships outside of school with co-workers you currently oversee

mecomsto — 2025-09-04 23:38:14 UTC

How do you balance work and life?

School Climate

mssykes1 — 2025-09-04 23:38:16 UTC

What are the most important elements of creating a positive school climate?

kcboulai — 2025-09-04 23:38:20 UTC

What drives you as a school leader?

sdavisj — 2025-09-04 23:38:21 UTC

How do you handle conflicts among staff, students, or parents?

kmccorm2_1 — 2025-09-04 23:38:30 UTC

What is something about this school that makes you smile?

tjmille6 — 2025-09-04 23:38:32 UTC

What is the most important thing you do at school each day?

How do you live the "outward leader" mindset authentically in times when you don't have time to take care of the tasks that are your sole responsibility? (considering/taking on the needs and challenges of others when other tasks are pressing on you)

jmacdon2_1 — 2025-09-04 23:38:36 UTC

mecomsto — 2025-09-04 23:38:43 UTC

How do you build relationships with your teachers that are authentic?

cshuggin — 2025-09-04 23:38:44 UTC

How do you prioritize your budget? Tell me about a time you had to make a difficult budget decision and what the outcome was.

lcarnes2_1 — 2025-09-04 23:38:45 UTC

How do you celebrate your staff?

srandau — 2025-09-04 23:38:51 UTC

What do you see as your biggest leadership challenge right now—and how are you addressing it?

fmorris2_1 — 2025-09-04 23:38:55 UTC

What are your highest priorities as a principal?

Collaboration

mssykes1 — 2025-09-04 23:39:03 UTC

In what ways do you encourage collaboration among teachers? How do you protect time for that collaboration?

sdavisj — 2025-09-04 23:39:22 UTC

What idea would you bring to the table to encourage positive school morale?

kmccorm2_1 — 2025-09-04 23:39:30 UTC

If you can change anything about the environment what would it be and why?

jmacdon2_1 — 2025-09-04 23:39:31 UTC

What is one way your leadership philosophy changed upon entering your role as school leader?

lcarnes2_1 — 2025-09-04 23:39:36 UTC

Describe the relationship you have with your local community?

Being Noticeable

rguthri2 — 2025-09-04 23:39:37 UTC

Do you have a schedule to follow where you go out into the hallways and classrooms to interact with students and teachers? If not how do you make time to get face-time with students and staff in a less structured setting?

srandau — 2025-09-04 23:39:39 UTC

What advice would you give to aspiring school leaders?

fmorris2_1 — 2025-09-04 23:39:47 UTC

What measure do you have in place to build school culture?

Reward

rguthri2 — 2025-09-04 23:40:16 UTC

Do you find this job rewarding? In what ways?

cshuggin — 2025-09-04 23:40:17 UTC

Talk about how you create and manage a master calendar. What does this look like on your end as a leader? How do you communicate this to your staff and make certain that it is equitable.

mecomsto — 2025-09-04 23:40:22 UTC

How important do you think visibility is to helping staff morale/positive school climate?

srandau — 2025-09-04 23:40:30 UTC

Can you share how you handle conflict or disagreement with staff or parents?

kcboulai — 2025-09-04 23:40:31 UTC

Rank the following from most important to least important: Teacher retention, school culture, and instruction. Explain your reasoning.

Resources

mssykes1 — 2025-09-04 23:40:34 UTC

What advice would you give to an aspiring school leader about resource management? How do you prioritize limited resources and advocate for resources that align with your school's mission?

fmorris2_1 — 2025-09-04 23:40:35 UTC

During an interview, what do you look for in identifying a good candidate for your school?

sdavisj — 2025-09-04 23:40:54 UTC

In what ways do you seek and honor staff and student feedback?

kmccorm2_1 — 2025-09-04 23:41:00 UTC

How is the collaboration with the special education dept?

srandau — 2025-09-04 23:41:04 UTC

What do you believe is the primary role of a school leader in student and teacher success?

jmacdon2_1 — 2025-09-04 23:41:16 UTC

In what domain do you see the most need for more intentional attention to equity (climate, collab, resources, instruction) at this moment in time?

Lauren

tadrake1 — 2025-09-04 23:41:20 UTC

How do you lead instructional improvement while building a school culture/climate?

cthensle — 2025-09-04 23:41:26 UTC

What is one thing you wish you had known in your first year as a principal?

fmorris2_1 — 2025-09-04 23:41:27 UTC

In what ways do you encourage and use teacher voice?

Leadership

rguthri2 — 2025-09-04 23:41:37 UTC

When you think of being a school leader, what is the first word that comes to mind?

tjmille6 — 2025-09-04 23:41:39 UTC

What is the process of building a daily schedule for your school?

kcboulai — 2025-09-04 23:42:05 UTC

Describe a time you made a difficult decision as a principal. What were your guiding forces for your decision?

Feelings

rguthri2 — 2025-09-04 23:42:08 UTC

Do you feel isolated as a school leader?

Instructional Leadership

mssykes1 — 2025-09-04 23:42:09 UTC

How do you balance the demands of the state or district level with the professional autonomy of your teachers? How do you empower them to make the best instructional decisions for children?

srandau — 2025-09-04 23:42:12 UTC

How do you involve students and families in the decision-making of the school?

lcarnes2_1 — 2025-09-04 23:42:13 UTC

What is one word your students, parents, and staff would use to describe you? Why do you think they would use that word? Is the same word they would have used after your 1st year, 3rd, year etc.

tjmille6 — 2025-09-04 23:42:21 UTC

How do you use the TWC to improve the school?

fmorris2_1 — 2025-09-04 23:42:36 UTC

What are your thoughts around family engagement and how do you increase it?

What is a typical day in the life for you here at school?

droach2_1 — 2025-09-04 23:44:53 UTC

Interview

astarbu — 2025-09-10 14:21:00 UTC

What is your "why not"?