On this episode of The Virtual Principal, we are continuing our series of discussions for Planning For The New School Year. My very dear friend, Dr. Candice Bailey, and I discuss the value in preparing for interviews, preparing to communicate, the post-interview, what's important in building your culture, and what we look for.

Dr. Candice Bailey is the current principal in Guilford County Schools, North Carolina. She has been in education for 29 years. Dr. Bailey began her career as a Teacher's Assistant. Starting with teaching 4th grade students, she then transitioned into an AP position and was an AP at two High Schools in the area. She then transitioned to principalship in 2011.

Dr. Bailey enjoys working with teachers, the community, and especially the students to help them see that their lives have meaning and that anything is possible. She often encourages her staff and students to dream and imagine the possibilities of the future. Dr. Bailey lives by the quote, “I dwell in possibility.”

[01:03]  Let’s Get To Know Dr. Candice Bailey

• Dr. Bailey's talks about an opportunity that led her to be an administrator

[02:17] Interviewing for the New School Year

• Dr. Bailey starts with a list, then begins reaching out to those interested
• Looking for educators that have a heart for children, are aligned with the culture of the school
• Dr. Bailey’s interview structure
• Quick break! Want to get organized for this school year? Visit my Instagram @thevirtualprincipal or www.drangeladraper.com where I will be dropping a Trello Board that will help you organize your whole back-to-school setup. Sign up now!

[13:59] What Happens After the Interview?

• The importance of communication; Providing the feedback people need to hear and giving closure to those who didn't get the job

[20:42] Closing Up!

• Follow Dr. Candice Bailey. Links Below
• What is your favorite word? 
  • Connected and grace
• Desk, room, or car: which do you clean first? 
  •    Car

Key Quotes:

“I look for people that really care about children. Because I can teach you the curriculum, I can teach you lots of classroom management, I can teach you how to write a lesson plan, but I cannot teach your heart how to care about children. “  - Dr. Candice Bailey

"Sometimes when you send that follow up email, you have an opportunity to give someone the gift of feedback, because if people really are honestly trying to grow, then as educators, that's what we want, we want to help launch people off into a successful path." - Dr. Candice Bailey

Connect with Dr. Candace Bailey on LinkedIn


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