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It takes longer. We do more. We get less. When we stumble, the drop is steeper. This is the reality for women in educational leadership:...

“We are not here to make things harder. We are here to make things matter.” It’s a truth that every great educator eventually learns: The...

Too often in education, we reduce students to numbers: a test score, a reading level, a percentage point. Behind every data point is a...

The Power of Community This Monday, let’s pause and reflect on one of our most underrated sources of strength: community. In a world that...

Let’s do the math. From birth to age 18, a child lives roughly 157,680 hours. Even if a student attends school 6 hours a day, 180 days a...

We say we want students to engage. We design lessons that encourage discourse. We ask open-ended questions, create accountable talk...

The Start of Summer The start of summer is more than a shift in weather; it’s a shift in pace, in priorities, in presence. After months...

Mindful Monday: A Threshold, Not a Finish Line Some moments in life feel like endings. A door gently closes, a chapter ends, and we...

After 34 years in education, serving as a teacher, leader, consultant, and most recently as a district director overseeing an...

Leadership is more than encouragement; it’s about empowerment. There’s a subtle but powerful difference between saying “I’m so proud of...

Transitions aren’t just about leaving, they’re about becoming . In leadership, education, and life, we often hold tightly to what was,...

Be Careful What You Wish For Democracy gives us a voice. Leadership gives that voice direction. But sometimes, in the rush to "have a...

In every thriving organization, there’s a common thread: employees feel seen, valued, and inspired. And at the heart of that feeling?...

In a field increasingly driven by external metrics and public-facing results, educational leaders are often measured by test scores,...

Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action."  — Peter Drucker In the...

Good evening, and thank you for this opportunity to speak. After more than three decades in education and nearly a decade here in...

Mindful Monday: Believe in Yourself The quiet power of self-belief is often underestimated. It doesn’t always roar; it whispers in the...

Innovation isn’t always about the newest tech tool or a trendy initiative. Sometimes, it starts with a simple, transformative idea: Be...

There’s a moment every educator, parent, or school leader recognizes when a student makes a small step that feels enormous. Maybe they...

How many times have we waited for the “right moment,” more confidence, or the perfect conditions before taking action? In schools and...