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Has God Forsaken School Leaders? Not this One!
Today, I would like to introduce an amazing Ruckus Maker, Wanda Parrish! She has faithfully served in education for 27 years and is in her third year as principal of a middle school in Georgia. Last year her biggest problem was that her leadership team didn't really...
Jason Dropik: Making Student Days Meaningful
Jason Dropik is an educational leader serving diverse communities with his just cause in creating meaningful and lasting relationships. He has served both Public and Private Schools in and near Milwaukee Wisconsin for over 20 years. Mr. Dropik currently serves as the...
Stan Litow: School Reform at Scale
Stanley S. Litow is Professor of the Practice at Duke University where he also served as Innovator in Residence and also teaches at Columbia University. He previously served as deputy chancellor of schools for New York City and as president of the IBM Foundation and...
Robyn Jackson – Stop Leading. Start Building.
Robyn Jackson teaches a simple 4 step process that helps you improve teacher will AND skill so that you can achieve your vision for your school with the people you already have. No more waiting for others to get on board before you can reach your goals. No more having...
What are you reading next year? Here is a list of the best books for principals we are reading in our BLBS masterminds in 2022.
Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader by Daniel Bauer To date, I am most proud of creating this book. It unpacks at a high level why masterminds work and why they are a) an opportunity for high quality professional development for school leaders and...
2021 Letter to the BLBS Tribe
To the Loyal Members of the Ruckus Maker Nation: This is the fifth consecutive annual letter to the Ruckus Maker community. I started the tradition in 2017 as a way to update the BLBS community and reflect on the year. This practice is common for publicly traded...
Clement Townsend: How Your Students Can Become A Broadcasting Star
Clement Townsend is a former journalist who spent 17 years on TV and told more than 1,000 stories. He now teaches youth how to use their voice and video to tell impactful stories with authenticity and creativity. He has a proven record of teaching youth with a fun and...
Claire Yvonne Naisbitt: You Don’t Have to Live or Lead In Pain
Claire Yvonne Naisbitt is a transition pro having changed her whole life in less than 2 years. She loves deep personal work so she can serve her clients powerfully and go wherever they need and want to go. ClaireYvonne thrives in the land of duality, where we can...
Kayla Tucker: Ditch the stress and lead with longevity
Kayla Tucker is the owner of Kayla Elease Coaching Services, LLC, a company that helps female K-12 principals to effectively manage stress and prioritize health and well being without a dependency on time management hacks, exercise, or delegation. As a school...
