My job requires interviewing prospective school leaders. It is so refreshing to interview individuals that are go getters and clearly self-motivated with the ability to motivate others. I had the most impressive interview I've conducted in my 20 plus years in school administration today and I would like to share what that person presented to make it so.

She stated very calmly that she will bloom where she is planted. Her philosophy is born out of a deep faith that opportunities and challenges are given to you not forced on you. The calmness and confidence displayed with this world view was part inspirational and part transformational. It was decidedly uncommon!

This lady has had the opportunity to serve as an Interim Principal of one of our elementary schools. She is having to undergo this process as it is part of our district's personnel policies. Her can do attitude and personal confidence born out of her complete faith in her abilities and capability to handle circumstances brought to her has led to tremendous responses from those she has led this past semester and those with whom she has worked. Her leadership has been palpable to all who have encountered her and that is a rarity. Her devotion to children and eliminating barriers that prevent complete service to children is inspirational and the very essence of leadership!

When she stated to the interview committee that she will prosper wherever she is assigned and that the school she has served deserves the very best person to lead it we all knew she meant it. Totally and unequivacably she meant if not me find the best and that could be someone else. This answer was so refreshing and indicative of her servant attitude born out of her faith that circumstances won't define her success, she will!

Needless to say, she has nothing to worry about concerning her selection. I had to share because our district is so lucky to have a person of quality with a tremendous world view that could teach us all a thing or two!