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Ready to Activate, Empower, & Inspire?
This book is for you! It provides all the steps you need to help you grow into the ultimate leader while unlocking your full potential.
Conversational Style
It feels like you're having a chat with your best friend who is guiding you through the journey of self-discovery, achievement, and success
Relatable Examples
You will find yourself laughing, nodding in agreement, and feeling like you're not alone with concepts that are easy to understand
Actionable Tips
With a mix of humor and wisdom, this book gives you exercises and strategies to stay focused, motivated, and on track
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Chapter 1: State of the School - What is it and why does it work?
Chapter 2: Goal Setting - It all starts with goals. What are your year-long goals and why are those important?
Chapter 3: Collective Efficacy - Shared beliefs + strategic work of a team = accelerated and greater results.
Chapter 4: Shared Leadership and Building Leadership Capacity - Because school transformation requires a team of leaders.
Chapter 5: Vulnerability and Risk-taking - If you want new results, you have to try new things.
Chapter 6: Keeping the “Why” at the Center of Your Work - What is your “why?”
Chapter 7: Formative Assessments - How do you know they know?
Chapter 8: Students as Partners and Creating a Strong Sense of Belonging and Teamwork - Utilize all your stakeholders as assets in the process of reform.
Chapter 9: Grading - Failure is Not an Option.
Chapter 10: Surround Yourself with the Right People and Manage Your Wellness and Energy - You are what you eat.
Chapter 11: State of the School Strategic Planning Calendar - Layer in the work and do it one step at a time.
Chapter 12: Roll Up Your Sleeves - This work is not for the weak of heart.
Chapter 13: Call to Action - Let’s roll!
Hi, I'm Megan
After more than twenty years in education—and a decade leading transformational change—I created State of the School to help school leaders unlock their full potential. Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, or staff member, this framework gives you the structure and inspiration to motivate your team, boost achievement, and build a thriving school culture.
I know the highs of hitting test goals and uniting a staff around a shared vision—and the lows of tough parent meetings, enrollment drops, and burnout. I’ve lived it all, and I’ve learned what works.
State of the School is about turning challenges into opportunities, discovering what truly drives your community, and creating lasting results. Ready to lead with purpose and impact? Let’s get started.