Big day! Presales are open for my book "Where the Science of Improvement Meets the Heart of Leadership" (@routledgebooks). It's a practical, usable guide that blends improvement science with cultural conditions needed for meaningful, system-wide change. Ships January 30.

These 2 amazing leaders sent me a message saying they’re ready for a snow-in—they’ve got their reading in hand! So fun seeing this book out in the world for the first time. I hope the leadership stories & focus on building a positive culture warm readers from the inside out.

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Grateful to Dave Schuler @AASAHQ for this generous endorsement of "Where the Science of Improvement Meets the Heart of Leadership." Their support for #EdLeaders & advocacy for equity-focused school system improvement reflects the very heart of this work.❤️#ImprovementScience

Just in time for Valentine’s! My book Where the Science of Improvement Meets the HEART of Leadership releases Feb 2026 in ebook, paperback, & hardcover (@routledgebooks). Because the best way to LOVE children is to improve the schools and districts that serve them. ❤️ 📘

Culture matters! ❤️ 😘

Love the bustle of a new year on Purdue’s campus. We welcomed our newest PhD in Educational Leadership & Policy + Superintendent Licensure cohort, shared dissertation topics and insights across cohorts, and connected with colleagues! @Dr_A_Johnson @Christine_RK1

Answer: @ohiou Principal Program student on @Jeopardy live tonight (June 5) at 7:00. Question: Who is Sarah? Clear your calendar and cheer on @OHIOPattonCOE’s very own Educational Leadership student, Sarah! 🎉📺💡🎬👏 #PattonProud

Excited to be publishing with @RoutledgeEOE via @WeAreTandF! ✅Publisher review, peer reviews, editorial board approval, then final contract signed! Excited to share this book supporting #edleaders driving continuous improvement, building positive culture, and advancing equity.

What’s better than celebrating students getting advanced education degrees at graduation? Doing so alongside amazing colleagues! #Graduation2025 #ForeverOhio

So proud to join the 128 folks (wow!) who signed up to testify at the @ohiosenate Senate Hearing on HB96 today. My testimony is attached! #FairSchoolFunding

Wait… is that me on a trading card?! What a fun surprise at the @ohiou Spotlight on Learning Conference—I had no idea these were being made! Honored (and a little amused!) to be featured among such thoughtful and creative AI leaders. #GottaCatchEmAll

Boiler up!!

Joining in on the action figure fun… It’s amazing what one can do with just a laptop, chart paper & markers, coffee, and a whole lot of passion for supporting school and district leaders! @OHIOPattonCOE @ohiou #CALLEDtoLead

It was such a joy to present the We-Note (a Keynote with amazing colleagues) and lead a breakout session at @ohiou Spotlight on Learning Conference! To top it all off, I loved celebrating our incredible scholars—especially the fabulous Fatiha from @OHIOPattonCOE!

When you need encouragement, just ask for it! Thanks, #AI! Let’s do this!!

Thanks for spreading the love, @ThomasAStevens2! 💕 @OHIOPattonCOE

Shoutout to OHIO’s finest! My GPS wouldn’t take me to my @OHIOPattonCOE meeting location today. I asked @oupolice for directions. They went ABOVE AND BEYOND! They escorted me to my meeting location! What incredible service and kindness. Thank you! @ohiou #MakeRespectVisible

The landscape of educational leadership is complex. So grateful for the organizations that work together to support leaders! What a great collaborative conference by @oasbo, @BASA_Supt, and @OHschoolboards!

Thanks to Patrick from Office of Whole Child Supports at the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce for presenting at our OULP seminar on attendance and chronic absenteeism. Our educational leaders SHOW UP for students in so many ways!