Principal Interview

Principal Interview Questions

Professional Development:

So many teachers regard Professional Development as a (one shot deal). Do you have suggestions to embed Professional Development into the daily lives of teachers?

I believe that the most crucial factor to the success of professional development in time.  You have to give teacherst the time to experience the training together and reflect and discuss it together.  Also, the district must commit, long term, to a professional development topic, and allow enough time for the teachers to feel comfortable.

Authentic Curriculum Connections

It seems many students find education disengaging. How can we increase student involvement in the curriculum process?

The New 3Rs: Research, Reflect and Retain:

Many regard standardized testing as an ineffective measure of assessment. How can we change current assessment practices to better evaluate all student learning?

Community Connections across Contents:

We often hear the criticism that students are not making connections across the curriculum. How can we restructure curriculum to prevent subject matter isolation?

Teamwork: A Personal Commitment:

Teachers often feel isolated in their classrooms. How can we foster a more collegial atmosphere/environment?

Building Citizenship Through Discipline: Positive Approaches to Traditional Procedures:

Often district disciplinary policies promote the exclusion of students who break rules. How can we make our disciplinary policies more inclusive?