Andrea Everett is a second year Principal at Meadow Lakes Elementary in Wasilla, Alaska and was recently selected to open Dena’ina Elementary this coming fall.  She previously served as a teacher and Instructional Coach before taking the leap into leadership.  Andrea had the opportunity to present on this topic at the state principal conference this year and is passionate about the art of educational leadership.

 

Andrea shares a little about her background and hobbies, including her love of hiking, the fact that she and her husband are one of those uncommon Alaska couples where both partners were actually born in Alaska, and how a trip to Arizona in her senior year of high school completely changed her career plans  (2:10)

Andrea’s career path from aspiring aerospace engineer to where she is today, with many highlights along the way (9:35)

Some great stories about how she found the strength to overcome her doubts and panic attacks in her early years (20:45)

Working as an instructional coach before becoming a principal (32:28)

Some great advice on learning how to deal with conflict, which is one of the biggest struggles new admins will have to deal with (36:45)

How all those early struggles made Andrea a much better administrator and leader (43:28)

How to recharge your batteries and stay centered during difficult periods (48:30)

Several important reasons that this past year has been by far the most successful and memorable of Andrea’s entire career as an education leader (51:08)

Andrea’s favorite piece of leadership advice (58:15)

Two books that have had a significant impact on Andrea’s life (58:53)

Andrea’s advice for administrators on working with students (1:00:30)

Her advice for administrators on working with the teachers in your school (1:01:07)

What Andreas would tell her younger self if she could travel back in time to when she was just starting out in school administration (1:02:29)

 

Books mentioned in this episode

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

Miracle in the Andes: 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home

 

Connect with Andrea Everett

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