Last month, I had the privilege of stepping out of my daily rhythm as a school leader and into something far more expansive... an international lens on education. As part of the Charter Institute at Erskine School Leader’s Cohort, I traveled to Madrid, Spain, where we explored schools, engaged with educational and government leaders, and immersed ourselves in a system both different from, and surprisingly aligned with, our own. And like any good cup of coffee that lingers long after the last...

Reflections after the premiere of “Choice Stories: Legacy Leaves a Wake” Some moments in leadership require immediate action.Some require decisive words. And then there are the moments that require stillness . The premiere of Choice Stories: Legacy Leaves a Wake was one of those moments for me. And like the perfect cup of coffee, the kind you sip slowly instead of gulping on the way to a meeting, I knew I needed to let it sit…to let it breathe…to let the meaning settle before writing about...

Just two weeks ago, I traded my south-eastern South Carolina sunshine for the energy of Manchester, UK — a city with industrial roots and a present-day heart for innovation, creativity, and excellent coffee (yes, really! ☕). What began as a professional trip turned into one of the most invigorating leadership experiences of my career, and I’m excited to share what I learned, sipped , and brought home to our school community. Why Manchester? Why KED? Why Now? The trip centered around an...