Wondering About An Interview

[walkwithheroes]

I had an interview at a Catholic High School today. It was scheduled for 11:00, but she saw me at 10:45 and the interview lasted until 11:40. So, a really long interview. I had brought a portfolio and I had sent ahead a Classroom Management Plan and a few other documents. The principal was very impressed by how much I had sent and how organized all my stuff was. During the interview, her main concern was that I had a "soft heart" and may let things slide in the classroom. Though, I assured her that I was a rule follower and determined that my students would follow my (and more importantly) the school's rules and procedures. The principal even showed me the Dioceses benefit package and the pay scale. All fine and dandy. She even mentioned that her top three candidates are usually asked back to give a ten minute lesson in front of a mock class, made up of staff. I think it's going well and it is in the bag, than she hits me with the following:

1. It may be three weeks before she's decided on her top three candidates.
2. I'm great, but if anyone with experience comes along. . .of course, she'll have to go with the teachers who have experience.
3. Every interview is great practice and she knows I'll get my dream job, if I just keep interviewing.
4. Please call her if I get another job, because she'll take me out of the running.

Wait, what? I understand that schools want teachers with experience. (Never mind us poor new souls really, excited, and willing to get into the classroom.) Still, I can't help think that the last five minutes of the interview - when she said all of this - was her very polite way of letting me know that it is a no. Am I over thinking it?