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Launching the Next Generation
of Excellent School Principals

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Bridging the Gap

We don’t just prepare aspiring principals—we position them to get hired. As the premier principal fellowship, we bridge the gap between ambition and opportunity by equipping future leaders with the skills, experience, and confidence needed to land the principal role and lead from day one.

3 Sessions Total

2 - In Person

1 - Virtual

25+ Leadership

Mastery Units

50+ Hours of Leadership Mastery Instruction

Who Should Participate

If you are a proven educator with a track record of excellence as an assistant principal, teacher, or school based leader and you feel compelled to lead with greater vision and impact, then this is your moment to take the next defining step in your leadership journey. It’s time to become the excellent principal that you were meant to be.

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Mastering the Interview and Getting the Job

Gain insights into crafting compelling applications, understanding district expectations, and positioning yourself as a top candidate. Develop strategies to confidently articulate your leadership vision, experience, and readiness during principal interviews.

Designing a Powerful Entry Plan

Create a strategic 90-day entry plan to build relationships, assess school culture, and set the foundation for impactful leadership

Executive-Level Decision Making

Develop the mindset and skills needed to lead with confidence, make data-informed decisions, and manage complex school operations.

Human Resources & Talent Development

Understand best practices in hiring, onboarding, evaluating, and retaining high-quality educators and staff.

Transform Your School's Culture

Cultivate leadership skills that inspire staff, foster collaboration, and drive a culture of excellence and equity in schools.

Visionary Strategic Planning & Implementation

Equip principals with the tools to craft, communicate, a clear vision aligned with district goals and community needs.

Leading Change with Purpose

Master change management strategies to lead school transformation, navigate resistance, and build stakeholder buy-in.

Political Acumen & Stakeholder Engagement

Navigate the political landscape of education by building strategic relationships with district leaders, community partners, and policymakers.

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By Participating in the Academy, You’ll Get:

Direct insight on what it takes to get and land the principal job

Direct support and preparation with the interview process, including participating in a 1 on 1 mock interview with an actual superintendent

Access to direct training on instructional leadership, change management, crisis navigation, and organization design

Cohorts that mix deep learning, applied practice, and peer collaboration

Support in crafting your entry plan, vision of excellence, and your building leadership presence

Mentorship and connection with experienced principals and school leaders for the remainder of your career

Our Promise

By the time you complete the Executive Academy, you’ll emerge with a leadership identity rooted in educational excellence, insight on how to position yourself as the top and only candidate for the job, the confidence to boldly step into your principal role, and the ability to successfully lead a school. Together, we prepare you not just to manage a school, but to transform it.

Great Principals Aren't Born,
They're Made!

The Aspiring Principals Fellowship is a three-month, high-impact experience designed to give future school leaders the real preparation traditional graduate programs leave behind. This is where your leadership identity sharpens, and where you learn the exact skills and strategies districts look for when hiring new principals.

Through authentic problem-solving and insider guidance from seasoned school and district leaders, you’ll graduate from this fellowship with two things:

The competitive edge to present yourself as the best and ONLY candidate for the position - and actually land the job as the principal.
The competence and confidence to excel as the principal from day one!

If you’re committed to stepping into principalship with clarity, credibility, and readiness—this is your next step.

Spaces are limited. Apply today and accelerate your path to the principal’s office.

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Our Impact

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345+ Aspiring Principals Who are Now Actual Principals Due to Attending the Executive Leadership Academy

C. Jones

“This academy transformed the way I see leadership.”

I walked in as an assistant principal trying to manage a building — I left as a visionary leader ready to move a system. The level of coaching, reflection, and accountability was unlike anything I’ve experienced.

D. Shakespear

“It bridged the gap between knowing and leading.”

The academy helped me move from theory to practice. Every session challenged me to think like a principal — strategically, intentionally, and with courage.

K. Turner-White

“I was promoted within a year of completing the program.”

Because of this experience, I stepped into the principalship with confidence and clarity. The tools and mentorship I gained here directly prepared me for my current role.

G. Wyland

“This wasn’t just professional development — it was leadership transformation.”

The academy pushed me to confront my blind spots, sharpen my instructional lens, and lead with authenticity. I am a stronger, more grounded leader because of it.

H. Sandorski

“I finally understood what it means to lead adults, not just manage them.”

The coaching, real-time feedback, and case studies prepared me for the realities of the principalship — especially building culture and managing difficult conversations.

D. Mitchell-Hooks

“Every aspiring principal needs this experience.”

It’s not just about getting the job — it’s about being ready for the work. This academy gave me the skills, the network, and the confidence to lead boldly from day one.