Finally, let's focus on building long-term networks with education leaders! Most educators only connect with administrators and department heads when applying for positions. But the smartest educators build relationships continuously.
Think of principals, superintendents, and department heads as career mentors, not just hiring managers. This mindset shift transforms your entire teaching career trajectory.
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Name one way your teaching career could benefit from staying connected with education leaders even when you're not job searching.
Here's the key insight: education leaders remember teachers who stay connected professionally, not just those who disappear after getting hired.
When great teaching positions arise, they think of educators who've maintained genuine relationships—not strangers who only reach out when desperate for work.
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How can you tell if you're nurturing an education leader relationship rather than pestering them? Share one indicator.
The secret is adding value consistently without asking for anything. Share innovative teaching strategies, congratulate them on school achievements, or introduce them to other quality educators.
This keeps you top-of-mind as a valuable colleague, not just another person seeking opportunities.
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What's one way you could add value to an administrator's work right now?
Perfect timing for reconnection: major education policy changes, new certifications you've earned, or significant classroom achievements at your current school.
These updates give you legitimate reasons to reach out and show your continued professional growth as an educator.
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What professional milestone could you share with education leaders from your network?
Here's what successful relationship-builders do: they become talent scouts for their education network. When fellow teachers mention seeking new positions, they make strategic introductions.
