My district has a program to cultivate future leaders. When I got the flyer, I emailed for more info since all it said was “future leaders”. See, I have no interest in becoming a principal. I had been considering it, but realized I was only thinking about it because it’s the next logical step. (If you know me at all, you know that doesn’t mean anything. 
) But I don’t want to deal with the parents and the behavior problems. I would, however, like to be a teacher leader or maybe an instructional support teacher; both of those are leadership roles (without being in charge of everything) and still work with kids. I said as much in my email, and the person in charge told me to apply anyway.
I have no idea how many people applied, but I was not accepted. I have to say, I’m a little bummed. My resume rocks and is full of leadership positions including county-level curriculum writing. I had two awesome references, including one of the Admins in charge of this program. I’m going to ask Principal Friend if she knows who was chosen, ‘cuz I am not used to not being picked for committees and programs, since, like, forever.
They said to apply for next year’s cohort. Not likely! Your loss.
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