It’s one thing to have the credentials and go through the pipeline to become a principal but what does it really take to become one? Many of the traits we learn that make us great principals come from the experiences we gain during our leadership. This week on Tomorrow’s Principal we are sharing a live recording from SXSW that we affectionately called, “Is Anyone Ready for This?”

In this episode of Tomorrow’s Principal, we’re joined by Veronica Torres and Marco Ibarra at the SXSW Festival who get to the bottom of what it means to be ready to take on the role of principal and ultimately uncover what acting principals know to be true, you’re not ready until you actually become one. Veronica and Marco also share their insight on:

• The things Veronica and Marco learned about leadership through their experiences that they couldn't have been taught prior.
• The importance of flexibility and adaptability in our ever-changing environment.
• Stepping beyond your title and integrating yourself into the community you serve.
• How our environmental landscape has shifted our leadership priorities.
• Creating sustainable work even when you’re working against the grain.
• The importance of taking care of yourself and taking pride in yourself as a leader.

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Leading Within Systems of Inequity in Education by Mary Rice-Boothe