University of Kentucky College of Education
University of Kentucky College of Education
Picadome Elementary principal Jennifer Hutchison talks with UK College of Education students about getting hired for teaching positions .
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION Session with Principals Helps Prepare Students for Job Interviews
Several Lexington principals and school leaders recently played a role in helping prepare elementary education graduates for job interivews .
A seminar was held at Veterans Park Elementary in April where students learned about the application and interview process from Amy McVey , principal of Veterans Park , and Cindy Godsey , human resources associate director at Fayette County Public Schools .
The students then broke into smaller groups to participate in mock interviews with principals who had volunteered their time .
“ I hope the student teachers gained some insight into what is sometimes a scary and intimidating process ,” said Jennifer Hutchison , principal of Picadome Elementary . “ Hopefully , by asking us questions about the process , we can lessen the anxiety so they can relax and be themselves during the interview process .”
Hutchison said she looks for a growth mindset , the ability
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