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I’m completing a principal licensure internship and my assigned mentor has been extremely inconsistent with communication, follow‑through, and structure. I’ve had to initiate almost everything myself — meetings, expectations, documentation, leadership tasks, etc. It’s been emotionally draining trying to advocate for the support required by my program while also trying to stay professional and keep things moving.

My program director and another building administrator have stepped in to help stabilize things, but I’m still technically assigned to the same mentor. I’m trying to figure out how to move forward without feeling like I’m constantly chasing him or compensating for gaps in leadership.

For those who’ve completed administrative internships:

How did you handle mentors who were avoidant or inconsistent?

What structures helped you stay on track?

Is it normal to have to advocate this much for your own internship?

I’d appreciate perspective from people who’ve been through this. I want to stay focused on growth and licensure requirements, but the lack of mentorship has been tough.

Hi! I am a teacher who had a ton of leadership roles this year, and I have reached a point where anytime something needs to get done, my principal has been reaching out to me. I get it. I’m working toward licensure and the experience is great, but I am wondering does this mean that once I am eligible for an AP position, I could be moved into this role naturally or should I not be building myself up? I like this school and would love to be an AP here. I just want to know how much I should be investing extra time and labor. Our AP is retiring around the time I finish my admin program.