Tales From a First-Year Principal
We talk to a new principal to discuss how to approach your first year leading a school.
The start of the school year is full of challenges and opportunities, especially for folks leading a school for the first time. First-year Oregon principal Cassiday Hopkins sits down to chat with Adam and Rachel about her first-year experiences, and how they compare. In this episode, we discuss:
- Challenges & successes
- Balancing work and home
- Tips for new leaders
- How to prioritize
Cassiday Hopkins is principal of Sandy Grade School in Sandy, Oregon. You can find her on Twitter at @CassidayHopkins.
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