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Student Turns Classroom Idea Into $40,000 Business (Principal Reveals How) with Jeremy Quals
What happens when a leader ditches ego, prioritizes relationships, and treats students like real-world innovators? Jeremy Quals proves you can turn around struggling schools and create one of the most exciting entrepreneurial programs in the country.
Adorable Red Hats: Stories of Change and Leadership in Education
Joe Clausi, aka The Traveling Principal, is reimagining what it means to lead schools by exploring the world — and himself — one passport stamp at a time.
Dr. Chris Jones on Turning Stakeholder Resistance into Advocacy
Dr. Christopher Jones is a high school principal, leadership author, and host of the Seeing to Lead podcast. He helps educators shift from surviving to thriving by encouraging reflection, connection, and vision — even in the most resistant environments.
William Grube on Flipping AI From Threat to Superpower
William Grube is the founder of Groovy Education, a consultancy and training firm that helps educators across 100+ schools and organizations integrate AI responsibly and effectively. His work is grounded in ethics, practical tools, and a passion for helping schools lead, not lag, in the AI revolution.
Dr. Chris Jackson on Leading from the Ground Up
Chris Jackson rose from custodian to administrator in his hometown of San Bernardino, fueled by hard work, family, and perseverance. A husband, father, and lifelong learner, he overcame personal loss and humble beginnings to inspire others.
Mitch Weathers on Red Hat Rebellion
Mitch became a gifted teacher because he was a mediocre student. Mitch rarely felt comfortable in the classroom. In fact, it took him 7 years to graduate from college. Choosing to become a teacher, Mitch was fortunate enough to experience school as if it was happening all around him.
Jennifer Schwanke on Building Trust in a System That Breaks It
Jennifer Schwanke has contributed hundreds of articles to numerous educational publications. She is actively involved in professional development, offering her expertise to school districts in areas such as school climate, personnel management, and instructional leadership.
Conferences for School Administrators vs. What Actually Works
Last year, I watched a brilliant principal drop $6,200 on conferences. NAESP's national conference in Nashville. Registration: $1,095. Flight and hotel: $1,200. NASSP's leadership summit in Chicago three months later. Another $1,100 registration plus $850 in travel...
Casey Wright on Mentorship and Modernization: Building Schools for the Future
Casey Wright has served as an educational leader in Illinois high school districts for 30 years. He began his career teaching social studies at Rolling Meadows High School while coaching girls track and boys basketball.
