The principal of your current school has retired, and the superintendent of schools has expressed an interest in hiring a replacement from inside the system. The superintendent has approached you to inquire into your interest. You are indeed interested. Following several informal conversations with the superintendent, she has asked you to draft a memorandum to her that addresses the following prompts.

• What is your vision for the school?
• What is your assessment of the school's needs?
• What would be your three highest priorities (goals) in your first year as principal and how would you pursue them?
• What makes you think that you would be successful in the principal role?