The principal called me after interview to tell me..

I interviewed for a teaching position last week. The principal left me a message yesterday to tell me I didn't get the job but I was very prepared, they enjoy talking with me, and to keep going. And I can call her back if I have any questions.

I felt like this is nice because last year I applied for over 60 jobs some teaching jobs although some were just pool and many other jobs and not once did I ever receive a message like this. Usually I get ghosted or the saying "we went with someone else".

I told my mom btw she has worked with this person before and in her exact words "that is bunch of poop". I get it that she didn't like this person, but at least someone actually told me and didn't discouraged me!!

I was going to call the principal back and ask what can I improve on. But I have not had the time.

Would you call to ask? I feel like I should so I can keep improving my interview strategies.

Have you had this happen to you before?