Principal Interview

Due Thursday, May 24th:

-Submit a one to two-page report on a 15-20 minute face-to-face interview with a school principal.

•     Explain the purpose of the interview: assignment, interest in administration.

•     Questions for the principal:

Ø  What made you decide to be a principal?

Ø  How would you describe the job of being a principal?

Ø  What are the most important things you do?

Ø  What are some innovations you see driving student learning in the 21st Century?

Ø  What initiatives do you feel have been most successful in your school?

Ø  In your opinion, what are three important issues that we face in education today?

Ø  As the principal, please explain how we address each of these issues.

Ø  Can you tell me about any “hot” principal issues coming before the Pennsylvania legislature?

Any original questions may be substituted for one of the above, or added to the above list.

-An oral report will follow in class on May 29th.