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Aspiring Administrators Webinar Series

Woman standing on stacked books looking through a telescope beside the text “Aspiring Administrators.”
 
Ready to lead? Start your journey here with our Aspiring Administrators Webinar Series.
 
Step into a series designed to help future campus and district leaders grow with confidence. The Aspiring Administrators Webinar Series brings together principals, directors, assistant superintendents, and district leaders from across the region to share real experiences, practical tools, and honest insight into the work of instructional leadership. Each session highlights a different part of the leadership journey, giving you a clearer picture of the skills, systems, and mindset needed to take the next step. Participants will hear diverse perspectives, explore what leadership looks like from multiple roles, and walk away with guidance they can apply right away.
 
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January 8
4 PM - 5 PM
Session 1 - Your Leadership Journey: Deciding If Instructional Leadership Is Right for You
with Allison Powell and Mallory Goode
 
Aspiring administrators often wonder what it takes to transition from supporting instruction to leading a campus. This collaborative panel brings together experienced instructional coaches and assistant principals to explore the essential components of effective leadership. Participants will gain insight into the overlapping skills of both roles—such as building trust, fostering teacher growth, managing systems, and cultivating a positive school culture—while also examining the unique challenges and responsibilities each position carries.

Through real-world experiences and interactive discussion, panelists will share strategies for balancing instructional leadership with operational management, leading with empathy and accountability, and preparing for the next step in administration. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how these two roles work in tandem to support student outcomes and staff development, and how the lessons learned can shape their own leadership journey.
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January 29
4 PM - 5 PM
Session 2 - Your Leadership Journey: Deciding If Instructional Leadership Is Right for You
with Beth Hines (Arp ISD) and John Smiley
 
What does it take to grow as a leader and prepare for the next step in administration? This collaborative panel brings together an elementary principal and a middle school principal to share their leadership journeys through the lens of the Effective Schools Framework (ESF), Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS), and Texas Principal Standards.

Participants will gain practical insight into how principals apply the ESF levers to strengthen instruction, build a culture of high expectations, and create systems that sustain student success. Panelists will also reflect on how T-PESS and the Principal Standards guide their professional growth, decision-making, and impact on teaching and learning.

Through open discussion and real-world examples, aspiring administrators will explore the common challenges and opportunities across grade levels, identify transferable leadership practices, and learn how to leverage these tools to shape their own leadership pathway.
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February 12
4 PM - 5 PM
Session 3 - Your Leadership Journey: Deciding If Instructional Leadership Is Right for You
with Shaneque Redd Dorsey (Alto ISD) and Kathy Gaw (CTE Director at Hallsville ISD)
 
Preparing students for success after graduation requires intentional leadership and a clear vision for college and career readiness. This collaborative panel features a high school principal and a CTE director who will share how their roles intersect to create pathways that prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Framed through the Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS) and the Texas Principal Standards, the discussion will highlight how leaders cultivate strong partnerships, align curriculum and instruction with industry expectations, and design systems that support equitable opportunities for all students. Panelists will share practical strategies, lessons learned, and the leadership practices that drive meaningful results for students’ postsecondary success.
 
Aspiring administrators will gain insight into how to:
  • Apply the Principal Standards to strengthen leadership capacity in college and career readiness initiatives.
  • Leverage T-PESS to reflect on and refine leadership practices.
  • Collaborate across roles to build programs that prepare students for life beyond high school.
  • Navigate the balance between instructional leadership, operational demands, and visionary planning.
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February 26
4 PM - 5 PM
Session 4 - Your Leadership Journey: Deciding If Instructional Leadership Is Right for You
with Blake Rhyne (Longview ISD) and Natasha Crain (Asst. Superintendent Marshall ISD) 
 
Strong instructional leadership is at the heart of student success, and aspiring administrators must be equipped to lead with clarity, vision, and impact. This collaborative panel features a curriculum director and an assistant superintendent of instruction who will share how their leadership roles shape teaching and learning through high-leverage instructional practices.

The discussion will highlight the intentional use of High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM), lesson internalization, and research-based instructional strategies as drivers of improved outcomes for both teachers and students. Panelists will share practical experiences, challenges, and successes in building systems that support teacher growth, foster alignment, and ensure instructional excellence across classrooms.
 
Aspiring administrators will leave with a deeper understanding of how to:
  • Lead the implementation of HQIM to ensure equity and rigor in instruction.
  • Support teachers in lesson internalization to drive purposeful planning and delivery.
  • Leverage research-based practices to improve student engagement and achievement.
  • Build and sustain systems of support that elevate teaching and learning at scale.
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March 26
4 PM - 5 PM
Session 5 - Your Leadership Journey: Deciding If Instructional Leadership Is Right for You
with Laura Holcomb (Federal Programs and Special Ed Director at Malakoff ISD)

This workshop invites aspiring administrators to explore the multifaceted nature of campus and district leadership through a collaborative panel discussion with experienced Federal Programs Directors and Special Education Directors. These leaders play critical roles in ensuring equity, compliance, and student success while balancing the complex responsibilities of program management and instructional leadership.
 
Participants will gain insight into:
  • The key components of leadership necessary for leading specialized programs with vision and accountability.
  • How directors collaborate across departments to align resources, ensure compliance, and maximize student outcomes.
  • Strategies for navigating the challenges of federal and state mandates while keeping students at the center.
  • The importance of communication, collaboration, and problem-solving in supporting both teachers and students.
  • Aspiring administrators will walk away with a deeper understanding of how program leadership informs campus and district decision-making and how these skills translate to any leadership role.
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April 9
4 PM - 5 PM
Session 6 - Your Leadership Journey: Deciding If Instructional Leadership Is Right for You
with Kayla Moore (Human Resources at Rusk ISD) and Keri Hampton (Superintendent at Brownsboro ISD)

Aspiring administrators often wonder how district leaders balance the dual responsibilities of people leadership and organizational leadership. This collaborative panel brings together a Superintendent and a Human Resources Director to share real-world insights into the key components of effective leadership at the district level.
 
Through an engaging discussion, participants will learn how these roles work hand-in-hand to:
  • Recruit, retain, and grow high-quality staff.
  • Foster a positive culture built on trust, transparency, and accountability.
  • Navigate complex issues such as staffing, compliance, and employee relations.
  • Align human capital decisions with the district’s mission, vision, and student achievement goals.
  • Lead with integrity, fairness, and strategic foresight.
  • Attendees will leave with a clearer picture of how HR leadership and the superintendent’s vision intersect, offering practical takeaways that aspiring administrators can apply to their own leadership journey.
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Questions? Contact a member of our team!