urban educator driven by a desire for a more just world; former CPS teacher, assistant principal, and principal; currently supporting school leader learning
Chicago, IL
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DPQ is excited to announce that the latest issue of School Leader Magazine is out now! Click to check out the interactive digital version: tinyurl.com/4zzm7b73
In this issue, we shine a spotlight on the incredible work of:
• Principal Starlet Banks from Lindblom HS
• Principal Michelle Trojan from Intrinsic HS
• Assistant Principal Chris Neely from Bouchet ES
Plus, get an in-depth look at the work of the Office of College Career and Success, an exclusive peek into DPQ's Transitions Team, and some of our school leaders’ amazing pathways to leadership!
Don't miss out! #SchoolLeadersMagazine #TheBestLeadWithCPS
That’s a wrap on this season of learning. Today @CpsLeaders hosted the final session of New Principal Institute, our program for first-year principals. I am thankful for so many people today- our district leadership, our partners, our participants… #GoLearning!
.@CpsLeaders held the final session of New Principal Institute 2.0 of this school year. I’m proud w @TNTP & @VIVO_foundation we’ve created spaces for principals to engage in honest dialogue, learn together, & support one another. I believe deeply in this work & in these leaders.
Today @CpsLeaders held the final session of New Assistant Principal Institute 2.0! We centered humanity, self-care, community, and reflection because leadership matters most when people feel connected and supported. Grateful to our APs, @TNTP, and @VIVO_foundation. #GoLearning!
Last week I facilitated in @Network10CPS, where I served as a principal, on feedback for assistant principals. Two passions came together: developing APs as instructional leaders & strengthening feedback loops for continuous improvement.
@CpsLeaders #GoLearning!
Today @CpsLeaders held the final session of our New Assistant Principal Institute for the school year! We are proud to support leaders at every stage of development and tenure. Today’s APs are tomorrow’s principals. #GoLearning!
Today @CpsLeaders held the final session of New Principal Institute 3.0. We began this learning journey 3 years ago and became a true community. Today we reflected, learned, applied, and celebrated. I am grateful to have had this time with them! #GoLearning!
Final session of @CpsLeaders Leading the Transition today… We explored the power of play with VOCEL, partnered with @cps__face to deepen family engagement, and closed with mentors + principals setting goals for what’s next. #GoLearning!
Session 3 of @CpsLeaders From AP to Principal: Crafting Your Leadership Journey was packed: recap, storytelling, school fit reflection, case studies, and entry stories. Grateful for an engaged group, my co-facilitators, and special guest facilitator. #GoLearning!
What an incredible day with the New Principal Institute 2.0 cohort! Today @CpsLeaders held session 6 of NPI 2.0. This group brings such fantastic energy to the learning. Lots of laughs, vulnerability, real-world stories, and fun! #GoLearning!
Final session with @CpsLeaders Network 1 AP cohort today. 2 years of growth, learning, laughter, and building a community. @CPSN1Chief #GoLearning!
🤖 Made with AI
Today @CpsLeaders learned with @jenniferabrams, author of Swimming in the Deep End. School leadership lives in complexity, not comfort, because kids deserve our best. #GoLearning!
Session 6 of @CpsLeaders New Principal Institute today! Our @ChiPubSchools COO shared his leadership journey, the importance of principals, and key operational highlights. Principals reflected on impact & storytelling. Then we had a panel of principals (yrs 2–4) share insight.
Yesterday @CpsLeaders hosted @franklincovey Leading at the Speed of Trust. Trust isthe foundation of strong school culture. It shapes relationships, drives collaboration, and impacts outcomes. I’m grateful for leaders doing the work. #GoLearning!
.@CpsLeaders hosted Session 5 of our New AP Institute today. The day included stress management + self-care through collective problem-solving & hands-on strategies & a powerful principal panel on family & community engagement. A fitting close to #AssistantPrincipalsWeek.
A full day of meaningful learning for me and @CpsLeaders… AM: final session of our Network 11 assistant principal series PM: Navigating Resistance with @IE_empower #GoLearning!
Happy #AssistantPrincipals Week! 💙
To every @ChiPubSchools AP: your work matters deeply. It shapes schools, strengthens systems, and impacts lives in ways that ripple far beyond what’s visible.
Grateful for you this week and every week. 💙
Yesterday @CpsLeaders held the final session of From Feedback to Follow Through, a learning series designed to strengthen feedback routines for assistant principals. The impact of strong feedback ripples into classrooms, teams, & ultimately, student experiences. #GoLearning!
