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What Inspires Me to Serve in Leadership Roles in People-Centered Organizations?
September, 2024 - So, you’re probably wondering what inspires me to serve in leadership roles in people-centered organizations? This...
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From Survival to Self-Actualization: Why Culture and Confidence Belong at the Center of Learning
February 2025 - We’ve all heard it: “Students need to be college- and career-ready.”But what if our goal was bigger than that? What if...
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Restorative Practices Meet Responsive Teaching: Building Belonging from the Inside Out
March 2025 - Over the years, I’ve come to believe that the most important work we do, whether in a classroom, a care setting, or a...
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Beyond Behavior: Root Cause Thinking in Neurodiverse Environments
February 2025 - I’ve worked with students who throw chairs and with adults who shut down completely. I’ve led teams in moments when the...
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Why Every Educator Should Learn About Mediated Learning: From Compliance to Cognitive Capacity
February 2025 - One of the most profound shifts in my career came when I stopped asking, “How do I get them to do it?” and started...
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Flipping the Script: Seeing Strengths in a System Built on Deficits
May 2025 - For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to those the world often overlooks. From classrooms filled with students...
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Creating Independence Without Letting Go of Connection
April 2025 - One of the most misunderstood ideas in education and human services is that independence means doing it alone . Across my...
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What If Schools Ran Like Startups? Rethinking Education Through an Entrepreneurial Lens
March 2025 - There’s a question that keeps pulling at me; one that’s not just theoretical, but deeply practical: What if schools,...
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From Classrooms to Boardrooms: How My Foundation in Data-Driven Education Fuels Business Succes
October 2024 - Throughout my leadership journey, one common thread has consistently driven success: data. My foundation in Professional...
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Unlocking Potential: The Power of Career Pathways and Recognition in Driving Engagement
January 2025 - As an executive leader, I firmly believe that one of the most important responsibilities of leadership is to create an...
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The Power of Slowing Down: Reconnecting with Purpose in a Fast-Paced World
October 2024 - As leaders, we often find ourselves caught in a whirlwind of responsibilities, decisions, and competing demands. The pace...
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The Impact of Being a Gay Man in Executive Leadership: Challenges, Resilience, and the Path Forward
June 2024 - A reflection during Pride Month. As an executive leader, I’ve spent my career in leadership roles, from teaching high school...
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Redefining Success: It's About More Than the Bottom Line
December 2024 - In today’s world, business success is no longer just about profits it’s about the impact we make on the lives of others....
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The Power of Reflection: Fueling Growth and Purpose
January 2025 - As we navigate our personal and professional journeys, reflection is one of the most powerful tools we can use to grow. It...
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Leadership That Empowers: Seeing Potential, Not Limitations
November 2024 - True leadership is not about authority or status it’s about empowering others to see their own potential and rise to meet...
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