
The Aspiring School Leader Podcast is the go-to show for educators ready to step into school leadership with clarity, confidence, and impact.
Hosted by Dr. Donovan Smalls II, an assistant principal, best-selling author, and interview coach, this podcast helps aspiring school leaders get interview-ready & confidently land their first leadership role. Dr. Smalls supports educators with interview pr... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 31 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

GREAT INTERVIEW BUT NO JOB OFFER? WHAT YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND
You walked out of your interview feeling confident.
You did your homework, rehearsed your responses, and spoke with care.
Yet, the position slipped away.
Now, you're left with a naggin... more
STOP RAMBLING IN INTERVIEWS: USE THIS 4-PART FRAMEWORK TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
Most aspiring school leaders don’t struggle in interviews because they don’t know what to say.
They struggle because they don’t know how to structure their answers.
And tha... more
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL VS PRINCIPAL: WHO REALLY LEADS THE SCHOOL?
Many aspiring school leaders assume the difference between an assistant principal and a principal is simply more responsibility.
It is not.
The real difference between assistant princi... more
What if your entire school leadership interview came down to one powerful question:
“Why should we hire you?”
Many aspiring school leaders struggle with this moment because they focus too much on their resume instead of clearly communicating their ... more
Preparing for a school leadership interview can feel overwhelming — even for experienced educators.
You can lead a classroom.
You can lead a team.
But when you sit down for a SCHOOL LEADERSHIP INTERVIEW, your heart races, your thoughts scatter, an... more
Beyond the Interview: What TEACHERS Actually Expect FROM School Leaders
Is it authority? Systems? Communication? Or something DEEPER?
In this powerful episode of the Aspiring School Leader Podcast, Dr. Donovan Smalls II sits down with educator, coa... more
Most aspiring school administrators prepare for interviews the wrong way.
They study possible questions.
They rehearse answers.
They hope it sounds strong.
But a school administrator interview is not a Q&A session — it’s a leadership presentation... more
Most candidates believe the interview is over when the panel stops asking questions. That assumption costs people leadership roles.
The reality is that the last interview question is often what exposes true leaders—and separates them from candidates... more
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