Facilitated by: Dr. Bobbie Mills
AP Power Moves for Promotion
The Blueprint to Help Assistant Principals Move Beyond...
TABBRIS Innovation Center
1300 South Blvd Unit D
Charlotte, NC 28203
Why You Need This
"Remaining stuck in discipline-heavy responsibilities and reactive leadership won’t position you for the principalship no matter how hard you work."
Why You Entered Leadership
- Influence instruction
- Shape school culture
- Lead vision and strategy
- Make a broader impact on students and staff
The Reality of the Role
- Discipline
- Crisis management
- Logistics
- Constant reaction
And while those responsibilities matter, they are not what hiring committees prioritize when selecting the next principal.
You know you want more in terms of your career fulfillment.
You are ready to move beyond simply supporting someone else’s vision and begin preparing to lead your own school.
You understand that becoming principal-ready requires more than experience. It requires intentional positioning.
Demonstrating the RIGHT leadership moves helps you to:
Build visibility as a strategic, schoolwide leader
Increase your credibility as an instructional authority
Strengthen your voice in decision-making spaces
Expand your influence beyond discipline and operations
Position you as a viable successor when principal opportunities arise
And if this is you, you are in the RIGHT place!
Who is this for?
Who is this not for?
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This workshop is designed for assistant principals at all levels and school types who are often immersed in discipline, crisis, and reactive responsibilities, yet aspire to lead schools and are not currently being prepared, positioned, or recognized as principal-ready leaders.
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It is for assistant principals who are capable, experienced, and committed, but who find themselves defined by discipline, crisis response, and operational cleanup instead of leadership development.
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It is especially for those who know they want the principal role but feel unsure how to demonstrate readiness because their day-to-day work keeps them out of leadership conversations.
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This workshop is not for assistant principals who are satisfied remaining in a discipline-focused, operational role and have no desire to expand their leadership influence.
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This workshop is not for assistant principals who are looking for quick fixes or shortcuts rather than intentionally developing the leadership mindset and behaviors required for the principalship.
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This workshop is not for assistant principals who are waiting for promotion to happen automatically through time or tenure rather than intentionally positioning themselves for the principalship.
Here’s a breakdown of what you will learn during this workshop:
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You will learn 7 strategies on how to shift your presence, confidence, and decision-making so you are seen as principal-ready.
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Create a culture where expectations are modeled, shared ownership is empowered, and teams are unified around a clear vision so you are seen as a schoolwide leader and not just support.
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Master confident coaching, growth-centered follow-up, and results-driven facilitation so you are seen as a principal-level instructional leader.
Testimonials
With Dr. Mills' guidance, I didn't just check off boxes; I was equipped with a strategy to build relationships that foster real change. I started seeing my work as less about putting out fires and more about igniting a passion for learning in my school. Dr. Mills provided the tools, the encouragement, and the unwavering belief that I had the potential to be a powerful and compassionate instructional leader.
Dr. Sonia Matthew
2025 Maryland’s National Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year
Working with Dr. Mills has been instrumental in helping me grow as a strategic leader. Dr.Mills models how to balance day-to-day responsibilities with long-term planning, showing me how to prioritize initiatives that align with the school’s vision. Her guidance has helped me move from reacting to daily problems to leading with intentionality, ensuring that my actions contribute to meaningful, lasting schoolwide impact.
LaShaunda Pankey
Assistant Principal, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
Dr. Mills has a wealth of knowledge, and she is a true instructional leader. I learned how to
be an instructional leader from her. She provides resources that are targeted to help
schools, staff and students grow. She’s worked in several different capacities, which
allows her to help assistant principals grow in several areas to focus on the whole child.
She will give you a mixture of tough love and support. She has a proven track record of growing schools and utilizing best practices to help students achieve academic success and growth.
Rebecca Pierce
Assistant Principal, Marion County Schools
Dr. Bobbie Mills is a transformational force in leadership development. Through her personalized coaching, I have experienced a profound mindset shift that has sharpened my clarity, strengthened my decision-making, and elevated the way I lead with purpose and impact. Dr. Mills does not simply coach, she cultivates leaders who are intentional, reflective, and relentlessly committed to student outcomes. Her ability to push thinking while providing targeted, actionable guidance sets her apart as a true architect of leadership excellence.
Her book, The Assistant Principals’ Path to Promotion, has been an essential component of my growth journey. The 12 Power Plays serve as a strategic blueprint for leading with focus, driving results, and sustaining a winning mindset in complex school environments. As an Assistant Principal, I have been able to immediately apply these principles to strengthen systems, build staff capacity, and center every decision around what is best for students. Dr. Mills’ work is not only inspiring, it is practical, empowering, and deeply impactful for leaders who are ready to operate at the highest level.
Maria Lajaray
M. Ed, M.S., Ed D. Candidate
