A Big Picture Overview of Strategic Planning

Longer piece on the ins and outs of the process

Strategic planning isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing right things, with purpose, and right for your context. Here’s a way to think about planning that actually helps.

This long-form post offers a blueprint for turning high-level ideas into clear, strategic actions for school and district leaders.

What’s on my mind right now: What Feeling Discouraged Might Really Mean

Emotional responses, like frustration, doubt, or disappointment, aren’t signs of weakness.

They’re often signs that we’re invested, engaged, and doing the hard work of real leadership.

And, they might actually be a sign you’re doing something right.

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I’m an educator, coach, and strategist who helps schools and districts align vision with action. Whether you’re leading in a classroom or a central office, my goal is to support your growth with clarity, tools, and thoughtful insights. My goals for the blog are to make you think a little, make you laugh a little, and find some inspiration to keep moving forward.