How This Principal United Two Enemy High Schools
What happens when two rival schools — with decades of “us vs. them” history — are forced to become one? Derek Cantrell didn’t just merge Alleghany and Covington into a…
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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…
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,…
Igniting Change – Harnessing the Power of Shared Beliefs for Educational Excellence
Aligning professional development with collective beliefs relevant for all.
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…
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…
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…
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,…
