I try to get as much of my “principal duties” completed before students arrive at school. I find that with 1 hour of uninterrupted time, I can get a majority of things done. I then try to maximize my afterschool time for the same thing. When students (and staff) are in building, it’s my priority to be out of my office. This frees up my day and allows me to have hundreds of positive interactions with students and staff throughout the day. If you’re struggling right now, my advice for you is to ge