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Rethinking School Leadership: From Problem-Solver to Capacity-Builder

July 2, 2025

Choosing to become a teacher, Mitch was fortunate enough to experience school as if it was happening all around him. He was unsure how to jump into his learning with…

Veronica Holyoke on Breaking the Myth of Solitary Leadership

June 25, 2025

Veronica Holyoke is a 25-year education veteran and Utah’s 2024 Assistant Principal of the Year. Beyond her accolades, Veronica has navigated supporting her husband through serious disability while excelling in…

Nate Eklund on Punching the Shark: Why Teacher Retention Beats Recruitment Every Time

June 18, 2025

Nate Eklund is the founder and CEO of Vital Network, a national organization focused on improving educator retention and well-being through workplace improvements. He brings deep experience and research-backed insight…

Dr. Chris Jones on Transforming Schools Through Teacher-Centered Leadership

June 11, 2025

Chris Jones is the President of the Massachusetts State Administrators Association (MSAA) and was the Massachusetts School Counselors Association (MASCA) 2022 State Administrator of the Year.

Dr. Nick Polyak on Unlearning Your Way to Educational Innovation

June 4, 2025

Nick Polyak has been a classroom teacher and coach, a building and district level administrator, a School Board member, and a superintendent in both central Illinois and suburban Chicago.

Do School Different Part 1

May 28, 2025

Jethro Jones is the founder of the Transformative Leadership Summit and author of SchoolX: How principals can design a transformative school experience for students, teachers, parents – and themselves!

Demetrius Ball on Leading with Purpose as Principal of the Year

May 21, 2025

Demetrius Ball's education career began in 2008 as a social studies teacher, spanning roles in California and Maryland before moving into administration. Currently in his third year as principal of…

Jennifer Bertram on Trusting Your Inner Leadership Expert

May 14, 2025

Jennifer Bertram transitioned to administrative roles including Secondary Dean of Students and Assistant Principal. She then served as Middle School Principal at the American International School of Dhaka for five…

Dr. Derek Mitchell on Transforming Schools Through Authentic Connection and Community

May 7, 2025

Mitch became a gifted teacher because he was a mediocre student. Despite taking seven years to graduate college, he navigated the classroom with discomfort.

Latest Blog Posts

Rethinking School Leadership: From Problem-Solver to Capacity-Builder

Veronica Holyoke on Breaking the Myth of Solitary Leadership

Nate Eklund on Punching the Shark: Why Teacher Retention Beats Recruitment Every Time

Dr. Chris Jones on Transforming Schools Through Teacher-Centered Leadership

Dr. Nick Polyak on Unlearning Your Way to Educational Innovation

Do School Different Part 1

Demetrius Ball on Leading with Purpose as Principal of the Year

Jennifer Bertram on Trusting Your Inner Leadership Expert

Dr. Derek Mitchell on Transforming Schools Through Authentic Connection and Community

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