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...

Last week, I stood on a stage at the CIE Academic Showcase and received the Pursuit of Excellence Award . I smiled. I said thank you. I felt deeply honored. But if I’m being honest, my mind didn’t go to the banner, the applause, or even the word excellence . It went back to the very beginning. To folding chairs. To borrowed spaces. To unanswered questions. To grief. To courage that didn’t feel brave at the time...just necessary. This award may have been handed to me in a single moment, but it...