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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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Main Message (2–3 min):
Use these last few weeks to:
✅ Celebrate the wins—no matter how small. Growth happened.
✅ Gather reflections—from your team, your students, and yourself. What worked? What didn’t?
✅ Set your foundation—don’t wait until August. Anchor one or two key priorities for next year now so your team has clarity over the summer.

“I Will” Statement:

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I started a community with resources, courses, articles, networking, and more.

• I am looking for members to help me build it with the most valuable resources.
• I would really appreciate your input as a teacher, leader, administrator, or consultant.

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Dr. Jana Haywood drops truth and strategy for every aspiring leader, burned-out teacher, and game-changing educator ready to make a move. From tackling the teacher shortage to rethinking onboarding, Dr. Haywood shares how authentic relationships, daily visibility, and intentional leadership can transform your school culture—and your career.

We dig into:

• Why building culture starts with your body language
• How to retain great teachers through daily connection and recognition
• The power of student ambassadors in onboarding new staff
• What “do the job before you get the job” really looks like
• Why you don’t need to feel 100% ready to lead—and how to move anyway

Whether you're eyeing your next leadership step or looking for ways to support and retain your staff, this convo will leave you fired up and full of actionable takeaways.

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Empowered Educator Community
Calling All Educators!

I started a community with resources, courses, articles, networking, and more.

• I am looking for members to help me build it with the most valuable resources.
• I would really appreciate your input as a teacher, leader, administrator, or consultant.

--> You can find it here: Empowered Educator Community

Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success

Let me help you determine the next steps in your career!
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With Rubi.ai, you'll experience cutting-edge technology, research-driven insights, and efficient content delivery.

email: melinda@empowereducator.com