
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 educator, best-selling author, and school leadership coach, the podcast helps aspiring school leaders confidently land their first leadership role and lead with impact from day one. Dr. Smalls supports educators with inte... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 17 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

The REAL Reason New Leaders Crash After November (Not Burnout)
If you're a new school leader and November already feels heavier than it should... pay attention. Most leaders don’t “burn out” in their first year. They collapse because they walk strai... more
What makes an Assistant Principal vital to a school’s success?
In this conversation, Principal Baruti Kafele sits down with Dr. Donovan Smalls II, Principal Arlette Melo Johnson, and Dr. Sonia Matthew to unpack the real work of school leadership—ref... more
What if the best instructional leadership doesn’t start with a rubric, but with people? In this episode, I sat down with Principal Jeff Linden to unpack how my journey from PE teacher and college professor to assistant principal has been shaped by ca... more
Leadership is not about your job description—it’s about stepping into your lane, inspiring others, and creating lasting growth.
#Leadership #SchoolLeadership #InstructionalLeadership #Impact
What are Instructional Leadership Strategies, and how can... more
From the classroom to the principal’s office: How did Jeff Linden make it happen?
In this episode, Dr. Donovan Smalls II talks with Jeff Linden about his journey from teaching students in PE and math to leading an entire school.
Dr. Donovan Smalls ... more
Getting the job — or getting passed over — can come down to one simple leadership story mistake.
In this episode, Dr. Donovan Smalls II shows you how to avoid that mistake and craft a story that makes the hiring panel say, ‘We need you on our team!’... more
How to Answer Leadership Interview Questions with Confidence in 2025
#schoolleadership #leadershipinterview #interviewquestions
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Whether you’re interviewing for an assistant principal, superviso... more
Sweaty palms, racing heart, or a blank mind during your school leadership interview? You’re not alone. Learn how to stay confident, calm, and completely prepared!
In this episode, Dr. Donovan Smalls II shares three strategies for aspiring school lea... more
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