This article is featured as the Board-Savvy Superintendent column for April, 2025 AASA School Superintendents professional trade...

Leader as coach is emerging as a major force in leadership and performance management. Start by acknowledging mentoring is not coaching.

School Boards can avoid common pitfalls by adopting a operating system for effective school district governance

In anticipation of retiring from my superintendency and working with school boards, I informally polled my superintendent and board friends.

Boards that invest in their team dynamics will be better positioned to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and drive positive outcomes