Interviewing Teacher Principals

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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 many of the principals interviewed mentioned that they would not consider any single characteristic, Hopkins (2015) dug deep to uncover four characteristics principals look for when interviewing teacher candidates; Passion, heart, compassion, and interpersonal skills. Passion is considered to be one of the most talked about trait because a teacher who as a passion to teach will pass this enthusiasm on to her students as they learn. Another important characteristic and key to a schools success lies in the ability for a teacher to connect with her students both in and outside the classroom.