Dr. donovan smalls ii
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL | BEST SELLING AUTHOR | INTERVIEW COACH
first leadership role!
Helping aspiring school leaders get interview-ready & confidently land their
LAND YOUR FIRST
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP ROLE
A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO WINNING INTERVIEWS & SECURING YOUR FIRST OFFER
Do you aspire to land your first school leadership role but struggle to stand out during the interview process? Even with the right credentials and leadership experience, many aspiring leaders find it challenging to communicate their readiness with confidence.
Landing your first school leadership role requires more than a strong résumé. Interview committees are looking for leaders who can think strategically, lead people, improve instruction, and articulate a clear vision.
In Land Your First School Leadership Role, Dr. Donovan Smalls II shares practical strategies and real-world insights to help aspiring school leaders prepare strategically and showcase their leadership potential.
MEET DR. DONOVAN SMALLS II, FOUNDER + CEO OF SMALLS LEADERSHIP CONSULTING LLC
MEET DR. DONOVAN SMALLS II
I equip aspiring and early-career school leaders with the strategies, skills, and practices they need to strengthen instruction, develop teachers, and drive school-wide improvement.
I founded Smalls Leadership Consulting LLC to help districts develop aspiring and early-career leaders who are ready to drive instructional excellence and improve teacher effectiveness from day one.
Through professional development, leadership coaching, and strategic presentations, I help leaders develop the skills, frameworks, and practices they need to close readiness gaps, strengthen instructional leadership, and implement sustainable systems that improve teaching and learning.
With over a decade of experience as a teacher and leader, I’ve developed the skills and expertise needed to facilitate real learning and professional growth for aspiring and early-career school leaders. Currently, I am an Assistant Principal, Amazon Bestselling Author, and Chairperson & Executive Board Member of the New Jersey State Affiliate for the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE).
I earned my Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership & Management from Drexel University, a Master of Science degree in Sport Management from Virginia State University, a Bachelor of Science degree in Health & Exercise Science Teaching from The College of New Jersey, and a Business Management Essentials Certificate from Cornell University.
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MEET DR. DONOVAN SMALLS II, FOUNDER + CEO OF SMALLS LEADERSHIP CONSULTING LLC
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