Two years ago, I started to get an itch that I was ready to leave my current position. I felt like it was time for me to grow and move onto the next level. I had finished a Principal Residency program, and everyone told me I was more than ready for a Principalship. I went to an interview for a job and weeks later I found out I only made halfway through the interview process. The feedback I was given said that I was not as ready as I thought. I used that feedback as an opportunity to grow. 

The following year, I changed leadership positions at my school and used the feedback as fuel to be a better leader. That year was trying. I had a lot of challenging times. I made mistakes and experienced some setbacks. During this year, I started to think about moving. I wanted to branch out and see what else was out in the world and expand my horizon. I applied for the licensure in a couple of other states. Then the pandemic happened. I still had a thought that I could still move, but God had different plans. I was also being prepared to move up in my school. I didn’t think I was ready to take on such a huge role, but I told myself that I would do it afraid and trust God. 

I found myself in a similar situation as the year before sitting in front of an interview panel. Then, after the final interview, I got the phone call that I had been waiting for. I was told that I was not selected. I was devastated. I just knew it was my time. But God said, not yet!

I humbled myself and picked my face off the floor and went back to my role as an Academy Principal. I lead and served all year because I knew God had a purpose. The year was challenging with schools being virtual and a lot of transitions, but we made it through the year. During the year, the desire of wanting to move never left. I had one position that I thought I was going to get, but that didn’t work out. I applied, applied, and applied and nothing. I struggled at times trying to understand what God was doing. But I was reminded to constantly trust Him. 

Towards the end of the school year, I was approached to do some consulting work in Little Rock, AR. As I was preparing for the training, I was told that there may be some potential leadership opportunities. I just sent my resume in faith. This was around the same time I sold my house in faith because I knew God had a plan and I wanted to be ready. I went to facilitate the training all the meanwhile, God was positioning the right people and opportunities. He was at work orchestrating on my behalf. As I continued to trust God, doors started opening that I couldn’t even imagine. I had my Arkansas license for another job opportunity, so God already knew before I even thought of this opportunity. Next thing I know, I was interviewing for a Principal position. 

I stepped out in faith and put my house on the market on May 1^st without having a job in sight. On June 30^th I was called and selected as a principal. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine things turning out the way they did. I continued to hold on to my faith and trusted God and he gave me more than I could ask or imaging. 

The God I serve is amazing. He may not come when you want Him, but He is always on time. Don’t ever underestimate the season you are in right now. God always has a purpose and a plan. I have was selected as the Principal of North Little Rock High School and I am walking in my purpose. Trust the process, have faith, God’s got you. He surely had me!