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Meet the Principals of TikTok: 2022 Edition

By Marina Whiteleather 鈥 October 07, 2022 1 min read
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Smiling prinicpal with text Morning in the life of an early childhood prinicpal

The video-sharing app TikTok isn鈥檛 going away anytime soon, and if anything, it鈥檚 growing in influence in and out of the classroom.

Educators and school leaders turn to social media not only to connect with their K-12 communities but to share their missions and insights on the profession.

Two years ago, we showcased several school leader creators on TikTok, and are flocking to the platform to share advice, laughs, or just show off their school spirit.

Here are 6 fun principal follows to check out next time you鈥檙e scrolling through TikTok.

@the_tiktok_principal

Let鈥檚 do this!

This principal uses TikTok to share authentic glimpses into his personal life as a self-proclaimed 鈥渆mbarrassing dad鈥 and an avenue to show his K-12 community how he鈥檚behind the scenes.

@nacho.average.principal

Her handle says it all. She leverages her TikTok to speak directly to her teachers and to support them, whether it鈥檚 getting themor .

@principal_mommy

Principal Mommy Chronicles: Morning in the Life of an Early Childhood Principal

We鈥檝e brought you a rundown of a typical day in the life of a principal before, but @principal_mommy invites everyone to join her as she tackles a . Follow her for for other school leaders and friendly reminders that .

@coachmarra

Tiktok has inspired me to do fun things 馃ぃ Loving the new role as an AP

This middle school assistant principal isn鈥檛 afraid to use TikTok to boost school culture. She even turns to the platform for inspiration, to spread some joy. She doesn鈥檛 do it alone, though; she鈥檚 sure to along for the fun.

@nickholtvluwver

鈥ou build up the suspense. They got me!

This elementary school principal is known to get the whole school involved in his TikToks, and uses the videos to. Follow him for a at how principals are surviving and thriving this school year.

@average_principal

I don鈥檛 want peace - I want problems - always.

Principals looking for #relatable content or a safe space to vent? Look no further than . She uses her page , to share more of her perspective and advice, and to .

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