Before we get started, I have two quick announcements

1.     I’ve been hearing a strong interest in how to support beginning teachers. I went into some key practices last year in episodes 214 and 215, so if you are in the mode to think about how to support your BTs (and ECTs), give a listen to episodes 214 and 215

2.     The July 22 episode of The Assistant Principal Podcast we feature a panel discussion with myself and five assistant principals. Some are national/state AP of the Year awardees and others are just wrapping up their first year as assist principals. The focus of our discussion is being a first year AP! We would love to hear from you. If you have questions, topics, advice, or stories, please consider sharing. Please email them to me at [email protected]. I would love to be able to name contributors but will only do so if you explicitly give permission for us to include your name and affiliation. We are recording on July 15, so don’t wait.

Okay, now onto the episode…

Hello Colleagues and welcome to another 5 for Friday episode of The Assistant Principal Podcast!

Today’s shout out goes to… Mitchell Hall, Gifted and Talented Education Specialist, Garrett County Public Schools, Maryland who emailed me about the relationship matrix we featured on our August 30th daily email:

Hi Frederick,

I enjoy the relationship matrix!  As I looked over the different categories on it, I realized why my most effective leaders have taken an interest in my life outside of school.  I forwarded this email to three who have coached me, as opposed to simply advising or teaching me, and thanked them for making that investment.  

I just earned my administrator credential here in Maryland, and I really appreciate your podcast and online resources because they help me plan ahead for how I will lead when that opportunity arises.  Thanks for sharing your experiences and your expertise!  

Mitchell, thank you for your encouraging words and I’m happy to be supporting the important work you do.

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Today’s episode of Five for Friday recaps the strategic leadership emails for the week of September 18-22, 2023. 

This week I’m sharing five strategies helping me be a better leader right now.

• Identify the next day’s priorities.
• Block off time in your calendar for important things and capture in your calendar what you do each day.
• Use a timer to create urgency and keep you laser focused.
• Morning routines are essential.
• Have strategies for ending your day.

That is this week’s Five for Friday rendition of The Assistant Principal Podcast. 

Thank you for including me on your leadership journey. 

Please remember to subscribe and rate this podcast. As I record this, we have 17 ratings and 4 reviews. We seem stuck on those numbers so please help us move the needle!  Increasing those numbers helps others find the show. 

I’m Frederick Buskey and thank you again for joining me on this episode of the Assistant Principal Podcast. 

Cheers!

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