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🎙️ From AP to Principal: How to Own the Interview When It’s Your Own School #153

• Dr. Mel Vandevort - Educational Leadership, Educational Consultancy, Teacher Transition Coach, Educational Administration, Educational Entrepreneurship • Episode 153

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🎧  Stepping into the principalship at the school where you already serve as an assistant principal? That internal interview process can feel personal, political, and pressure-packed. In this episode, Dr. Mel coaches you through how to confidently prepare for that high-stakes moment—especially when your interview panel knows you well.

You’ll learn:

  • The mindset shift that changes everything when interviewing internally
  • The four core areas to anchor your leadership vision: school vision, equity & culture, instructional leadership, and internal dynamics
  • How to answer the tough questions with clarity and confidence
  • Three powerful practice questions to help you stand out and show you're already leading

Whether your interview is days away or still on the horizon, this episode will help you step into your next level with purpose, preparation, and poise.



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