Alpha Delta Kappa
Collegiate Clubs Network
DebraQuinn Principal
20yearsAdmin Experience
PreK-12 Grade th NewJerseyPhi
AlphaDeltaKappa CollegiateClubs&Alumni
Welcometoourmonthly newsletter!Wearehereto provideyouwithsome helpfultips,connections, andnetworking opportunities.
HowtoHavea
DynamicInterview
Walkingintoyourfirstinterviewcanfeel intimidating,butwiththeright preparationandmindset,itcanalsobe oneofthemostpowerfulopportunitiesto showcasewhoyouareasateacherand aleader.Herearekeytechniquestohelp youmakealastingimpression
KnowYour"Why"Beforeyouwalkintoanyinterview,getcrystalclearonwhyyou choseeducation.Administratorsarenotjusthiringsomeonetodelivercontent they arehiringsomeonetoinspire,advocatefor,andconnectwithstudentseverysingle day.Bereadytospeakauthenticallyaboutyourpassionforteachingandthekindof educatoryouaspiretobe
UsetheSTARMethodWhenansweringbehavioralquestions andtherewillbemany structureyourresponsesusingtheSTARmethod:Situation,Task,Action,Result.This keepsyouranswersfocused,specific,andcompelling Ratherthanspeakingin generalities,bringyourexperiencestolifewithrealexamplesthatdemonstrateyour skillsinaction.
ShowCulturalCompetenceToday'sclassroomsarebeautifullydiverse,and administratorsareactivelylookingforeducatorswhoembracethatdiversity.Be preparedtospeakconfidentlyabouthowyoudifferentiateinstruction,buildinclusive environments,andsupportstudentsofallbackgroundsandabilities
AskThoughtfulQuestionsAninterviewisatwo-wayconversation Comeprepared withgenuine,thoughtfulquestionsabouttheschool'sculture,professional developmentopportunities,andinstructionalvision.Thissignalsthatyouareserious, curious,andalreadythinkinglikeacolleagueratherthanjustacandidate.
BeYourself—ConfidentlyIntervieweescanspotrehearsed,roboticanswers immediately.Themostmemorablecandidatesarethosewhoareauthentic,reflective, andenthusiastic.Letyourpersonalitycomethrough.Smile.Makeeyecontact.Show themtheeducatorthatyourfuturestudentsaregoingtobeluckytohave.
Yourfirstimpressionbeginsthemomentyouwalkthroughthedoor makeitcount.
WelcometoReJUNEvenate!
Welcome summer! Time for YOU is more than during the school year. Rejuvenation looks different for every sister, so let’s look at the many possibilities for ReJUNEvenation!
Some sisters seek a time of slower pace. Soak up the sun listening to a podcast. Read a book while drinking coffee Spend some time getting to know the Alpha Delta Kappa web site. Research Do What You Love to end ALZ website, form ideas, and plan a project. Take that nap!
Some sisters seek connections. If your chapter does not meet in the summer, a pop-up get-together! Invite a friend for coffee, share the wonderful upcoming year, and bring her as a special guest, Do What You Love Day to End ALZ. Attend your Alpha Delta Kappa Regional Conference. Enjoy that lunch or movie. (Take that nap!)
Some sisters seek hands-on. Clean out that closet. Reorganize the work area. Complete a project you have been wanting to do. Plan a new unit or lesson for next year. Create a new activity to enhance a lesson. Design a different plan for student engagement. (Take that nap!)
You are a special part of your chapter, important to your sisters and to the work, but you are living your life! Take time to rest. Take time to grow. Take time to nurture yourself in the ways that feed your mind, body, and soul. Take time to ReJUNEvenate!
Picturedarethechaptersponsor,twoadvisors,thepresident oftheclub,andaclubmemberwhoattendedtheannual celebrationluncheonofArizonaIota(sponsoringchapter) meetingatThePropertyinCasaGrande,ArizonaonMay16, 2026.LtoR:BettyJoEvers,ClubSponsor;LisaClegg,Advisor; JennaClegg,ClubPresident;MonicaCharravia,ClubMemer; and,NicoleHalderman,Advisor.