The 2026-2027 school year has begun, and as I work on establishing myself in the school development space, I am currently serving as a middle school teacher. My 30+ year career has afforded me with the opportunities to serve in many capacities—from classroom teacher to school leader, serving students in urban, suburban, and even 1 rural district. These experiences have assisted with shaping my passion for impacting meaningful change in K-12 schools. Currently, we ar