As I mentioned last week, career paths can take unexpected and unusual turns, usually when you least expect it.
I am happy to be blogging today and sharing the news that I have been appointed as the interim principal at Conrad Ball Middle School here in the Thompson School District. The current principal has been asked to serve as the interim Director of Secondary Education and I have been asked to assume her role for the 2010-2011 school year.
Of course, there are no guarantees beyond next year, but as a trusted mentor told me last week as I was weighing this decision, sometimes you have to just jump off the cliff without looking down and without checking your parachute. I’m extremely excited to get to know the faculty and staff at CBMS as well as to roll up my sleeves and get to work implementing some of the new and innovative initiatives that they have worked hard to bring to fruition this coming year.
I know I’ll be blogging more about my experience moving into this role, but I wanted to share this news with my virtual colleagues as soon as it was official!
Congrats Bro, I’m next!
That is awesome news! Congratulations, you will be great!
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Congrats, Scott – a well-deserved opportunity for a great leader!
Congratulations! They are lucky to have you.
Great news! We will both be jumping off the cliff together, as I too will be a first time principal at an elementary school in our district. I am excited for you and look forward to reading your posts.
huge congrats man.. we need you at every school..
Congrats to you! Reach out to your Twitterverse if you need anything! You’ll be fabulous!
Congratulations, Scott!
I think this is a great opportunity! I would not turn this position down. This looks excellent on your resume. I wish you all the luck in the world and you never know where this may lead you in the future!!!
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Thanks for all the kind wishes! I’m excited to hit the ground running and energized by the positive comments on this post!!
Hi Scott Congratulations! That is sensational news. You are most deserving and from listening to your podcasts with Melinda, you are so ready for this step up. Well done. I look forward to hearing about your journey. Brad Sydney, Aus.
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