An Assistant Principal’s First Steps
A Connecticut AP shares her experiences as a first year assistant principal.

When asked how her year is going, new assistant principal Katie Laird is quick to thank her school and community for providing a welcoming environment. But anyone starting off is bound to face surprises in their new role. Adam and Rachael sit down with Katie to discuss her first year on the job, both challenging and rewarding, and what to expect from the assistant principalship.
Katie Laird serves as assistant principal at Hillcrest Middle School in Trumbull, Connecticut.
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