Change of Leadership

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Our principal has submitted their letter of resignation and Hampton High School will be looking for a new principal in the coming weeks with a new principal being approved by the Board of Education April 11th.  The dilemma I am facing is this.  If any of the three current AP's applies than no AP will be part of the hiring process, we lose our voice so to speak.  If none of us put in for it than I would hope I would be the AP involved in the hiring process because I have the most years of experience and I am the only AP left from last year when Hampton High School.  It has come to my attention that one of our AP's is going to apply even though they are in their first year as an AP.  That means we as AP's will not have a voice in the hiring process.  I had said I didn't want to put in for it but because I wanted to have a voice, but with the voice now gone I am wanting to go through the process of seeing what it is like to apply for a head principal's job.  I know that I am ready to take the lead at Hampton High School but also I have a lot to still learn as an AP, (Finance/Human Resources).  Many of the staff and parents are pushing for me but I am weary of how the out going principal will feel if he knows I am putting in for the job.

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  1. Giles March 11, 2016 at 6:40 AM

    Schools need strong leaders. You have shown your passion for that school and you have the experience to lead it. You also have support from your current faculty. I recommend that you apply for the position.

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  2. Phyllis FavorsMarch 12, 2016 at 9:11 PM

    John, I agree that you should apply for the principal position. There is so much to learn, so don't feel like you have to know it all. I am sure you will have a great support system to help you in areas you are uncertain in leading. In your position as AP, you have acquired many great skills and it sounds like many of your staff and parents have faith in your leadership abilities. Go for it!

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