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My name is Daniel Bauer and I help school leaders fight isolation and frustration via a leadership community in order to gain clarity and find solutions to their greatest challenges.
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The Ultimate First Year Principal Checklist: How to Make a Legendary School
Congrats on landing your first principalship. Now the real work begins ... (and if you haven't signed your contract just yet, read this blog post). The start of a school year is like a rocket launch. You've put in tons of effort and planning. The energy and excitement...
How Can a Principal Support Teachers? 12 Strategies for Effective School Leadership
"When a principal sneezes the entire school catches a cold."--Todd Whitaker Principals set the tone of the school. As the instructional leader for your campus, you are crucial in fostering a collaborative and encouraging environment that helps teachers to succeed...
Build Resilience on Purpose
Photo by Norbert Braun on Unsplash Trauma and resilience--both are words we hear more and more often in education as we better understand the short and long-term impact of trauma on our students. We are becoming trauma-informed schools and leaders. We have implemented...
The Latest Podcasts
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.
