Chief Gary Hopkins Case Study

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Editor-in-Chief Gary Hopkins (2015) details the conclusion to his investigation to determine “What qualities do principals look for in a new teacher?” Although a number of the principals interviewed mentioned that they would not consider any single characteristic, Hopkins (2015) dug deeper to uncover four main characteristics which principals prize when interviewing teacher candidates; Passion, heart, compassion, and interpersonal skills. One of the most talked about trait was passion consequently, a teacher who has a passion to teach will pass on this enthusiasm to her students as they learn. Another critical characteristic and key to a school’s success lies in the ability of a teacher to connect with her students both in and outside the