Dr. Donovan Smalls II

Assistant Principal | Best Selling Author | Interview Coach | Speaker | NJ National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) Chairperson of Administration

[Dr. Donovan Smalls II @DonovanSmalls2]

You already have what it takes to lead. Sometimes, you just need support to see it.
I help aspiring school leaders confidently land their first leadership role & lead with impact from day one. Let’s work together.

📞 Book your discovery call with me: https://t.co/Uy5v13yvPS

[Dr. Donovan Smalls II @DonovanSmalls2]

🎙️ The Aspiring School Leader Podcast returns July 5, 2026!

Streaming on:
📺 YouTube
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🎧 Apple Podcasts
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🎧 Spotify
🔗 https://t.co/LNrTZOMSCR

[Dr. Donovan Smalls II @DonovanSmalls2]

🎙️ The Aspiring School Leader Podcast

Get interview-ready & land your first leadership role.

✅ Answer questions with clear frameworks
✅ Refine your leadership story
✅ Show up confident and clear

📢 New episodes every Sunday

📺 Watch:
YouTube: https://t.co/6zrOg8sh0F

[Dr. Donovan Smalls II @DonovanSmalls2]

Grateful to be a featured presenter tomorrow at the Nurturing Greatness Summit at Seton Hall University. Excited to learn and lead alongside powerful voices in education.

[Dr. Donovan Smalls II @DonovanSmalls2]

Stop waiting to be picked. You were already chosen.

[Dr. Donovan Smalls II @DonovanSmalls2]

Absolutely! Practicing and receiving real-time coaching and feedback makes a huge difference in the way you show up in interviews!

[Dr. Donovan Smalls II @DonovanSmalls2]

Interview coaching for aspiring school leaders who are serious about landing the role.

Clarify your leadership story. Practice real scenarios. Get live feedback + mock interviews.

Learn more: https://t.co/N3Cel9Hwki

[Dr. Donovan Smalls II @DonovanSmalls2]

Imagine where you could be in 10 years if you started today.

[Dr. Donovan Smalls II @DonovanSmalls2]

Watch or listen to The Aspiring School Leader Podcast!

Streaming on:
📺 YouTube
🔗 https://t.co/6zrOg8sh0F

🎧 Apple Podcasts
🔗 https://t.co/p76Mg28dmu

🎧 Spotify
🔗 https://t.co/LNrTZOMSCR

[Dr. Donovan Smalls II @DonovanSmalls2]

@drvsmith This is such a great book!

[Dr. Donovan Smalls II @DonovanSmalls2]

The people who criticize you the loudest are usually not doing what you’re striving to do.

The people who are doing it?
They’re usually the ones cheering you on.

Let that sink in.

[Dr. Donovan Smalls II @DonovanSmalls2]

Don’t let your imperfections discourage you from stepping into your next season.
Do it scared. Do it afraid.
Just do it.

[Dr. Donovan Smalls II @DonovanSmalls2]

Don’t be afraid to pivot.
I’ve learned that staying committed to growth sometimes means letting go of the plan you worked hardest to protect.
Building a business has taught me that clarity doesn’t come from certainty, it comes from movement.

[Dr. Donovan Smalls II @DonovanSmalls2]

Let’s go! 🔥

[Principal Kafele @PrincipalKafele]

Hey Jersey, NYC and beyond, the Nurturing Greatness Conference will be right here in Jersey on February 16 at Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ. February 16 is President's Day so most of you will be closed. Come on over to NJ for this BIG day of learning starting off with a powerful keynote address delivered by Dr. Salome Thomas-El followed by 18 dynamic breakout sessions. Register below and we'll see you in February.

[Dr. Donovan Smalls II @DonovanSmalls2]

Thanks! 👊🏾🙏🏾

[Dr. Donovan Smalls II @DonovanSmalls2]

In the latest episode of the Aspiring School Leader Podcast, I break down why 2026 must be your Green Light Season — and why action, not permission, is what separates candidates who get hired from those who don’t.

👉🏾 Watch NOW: https://t.co/eqJ78RE3fG

[Dr. Donovan Smalls II @DonovanSmalls2]

@MarkGibsonJr Absolutely! I’m learning this!

[Dr. Donovan Smalls II @DonovanSmalls2]

2026 is not about becoming more. It’s about becoming calmer, clearer, and more anchored, while what you’ve built starts to meet you where you are. You’re closer than you think.

[Dr. Donovan Smalls II @DonovanSmalls2]

@drvsmith 🔥

[Dr. Donovan Smalls II @DonovanSmalls2]

Honored to be part of an upcoming conference alongside powerful voices in education. @drtonyaofficial @naturaleak @principalkafele @Principal_EL

Looking forward to learning, sharing, and contributing to meaningful conversations that move our work forward.

[Dr. Donovan Smalls II @DonovanSmalls2]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎄🙏🏾