I feel that this is a road that many will travel. Personally, it has been a three year journey. When I first started applying and going on interviews my excitement trumped my inexperience at interviewing. It is truly a process of knowing yourself and allowing others to identify with you, through the answers to your questions. I have so far made it to the "top-5," "top-3," and most recently "top-2.". I feel that the journey has taught me a lot however, I was curious if anyone had any good ideas on gathering information on a school distinct other than infinite google searches?
There are many ways of gathering information. Networking would be near the top of the list. Speak with friends and colleagues, and friends of friends-- folks who work and live there work there. Remember, you're getting opinions, and beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Also read their local newspaper stories. Most towns have weekly newspapers on-line; read the comments,editorials and letters to the editor. Also, do a drive through the district. Check out the condition and location of the school(s); stop into a local super market, pizza place, public library (they have a collection of local newspapers). There are lot's of ways.
I would suggest that it is very important to involve yourself in a local professional organization. In that way, you can network, learn about what's current and also make a professional contribution that will be valued and respected. A good place to start is LIASCD. Go to www.liascd.org to join.
Dr. Larry Aronstein
Read my 50 secrets of getting your new leadership job over the next several months, and let's discuss these and your ideas.
Mar 28, 2012
James Foy
Apr 1, 2012
Dr. Larry Aronstein
Welcome James,
There are many ways of gathering information. Networking would be near the top of the list. Speak with friends and colleagues, and friends of friends-- folks who work and live there work there. Remember, you're getting opinions, and beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Also read their local newspaper stories. Most towns have weekly newspapers on-line; read the comments,editorials and letters to the editor. Also, do a drive through the district. Check out the condition and location of the school(s); stop into a local super market, pizza place, public library (they have a collection of local newspapers). There are lot's of ways.
Apr 1, 2012
Michael Keany
I would suggest that it is very important to involve yourself in a local professional organization. In that way, you can network, learn about what's current and also make a professional contribution that will be valued and respected. A good place to start is LIASCD. Go to www.liascd.org to join.
Apr 2, 2012