BUILD A HIGH-PERFORMING SCHOOL WHERE STUDENTS SUCCEED, AND STAFF LOVE THEIR WORK
Coaching for passionate, intentional leaders of independent, charter, and private schools who want to lead proactively in a chaotic, complex, and demanding environment.
Most principals know the kind of school they want to build.
The challenge is finding the time, energy, and leadership capacity to build it while navigating constant interruptions, urgent issues, difficult conversations, competing priorities, and the emotional demands of leading people.
I'm a Leadership Coach for Principals.
Through personalized, high-accountability 1:1 coaching, real-time expert guidance, and hands-on, practical workshops, I equip and empower principals with the tools and mindsets to lead with grounded confidence, regardless of how much stress and drama there is in their school environment.
As a result, they can accelerate their efforts to take their school to the next level in a healthy, sustainable way... without burning themselves or their people out.
But the real value?
Building a school they feel proud of... and feeling proud of the leader they have become.
THE SCHOOL YOU WANT TO BUILD
Most principals don't get into education because they enjoy managing conflict, putting out fires, or spending their days reacting to problems.
They become leaders because they want to make a meaningful difference.
They want to create schools where students thrive. Where staff enjoy their work. Where people communicate well, trust one another, and work together toward a common purpose.
They want to build a high-performing school where students succeed, and staff love their work.
The challenge is that leadership often gets pulled in other directions.
And over time, many principals spend more energy managing problems than building the school they want.
BUILDING A STRONGER SCHOOL BEGINS WITH LEADING MORE INTENTIONALLY.
This work is practical. Relational. Direct. Emotionally intelligent…
and grounded in what school leaders actually experience.
WHO THIS WORK IS FOR
This work is for principals and school leaders who:
want to build a high-performing school where students succeed, and staff love their work
want to take their school to the next level
feel increasingly reactive instead of intentional
spend too much time managing urgent issues
are exhausted by recurring staff dynamics
know what matters most but struggle to protect time for it consistently
want healthier communication and stronger accountability
care deeply about their people without carrying every problem themselves
are ready to grow as leaders, not simply collect more leadership advice
WHAT’S NOW POSSIBLE
When principals become more proactive and intentional, they create the conditions for:
healthier communication
stronger accountability
less emotional waste
greater trust
more aligned leadership
better use of time and energy
stronger staff culture
meaningful school improvement
staff who enjoy their work
students who benefit from a healthier learning environment
The result is a stronger school, a healthier culture, and more sustainable leadership.
WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT WORKING WITH TIM
"You have been the most effective consultant I've worked with as a school leader. Tim helped us build confidence around difficult conversations, accountability, and leadership decision-making. His combination of practical tools, clear frameworks, strong accountability, and deep understanding of organizational dynamics created measurable progress toward our goals."
Kristen Klein
Associate Head of School
Durham Academy
"Working with Tim helped me become a more grounded and effective leader. I learned how to stay firm and connected during difficult conversations, give clearer feedback, and navigate challenges with greater confidence. Every session provided practical insights that I could immediately apply. The impact on my leadership and our team has been significant."
Michael Ulku-Steiner
Head of School
Durham Academy
"One of the most valuable things I gained from working with Tim was the ability to communicate with greater candor and confidence. I became more intentional in how I approached difficult conversations, more thoughtful in my reactions, and more effective as a leader. Tim challenged my thinking while helping me stay true to who I am."
Kemi T. Nonez
Director of Enrollment Management
Durham Academy
"Tim's coaching helped me slow down, reflect intentionally, and focus my energy on what mattered most. I became more confident navigating complex situations, setting priorities, and leading through challenges. I left our work together with greater clarity, stronger leadership habits, and a renewed sense of purpose."
Amanda Bikowski
Learning Solutions Specialist
Former Elementary Assistant Principal
"From our first coaching session, Tim created a level of trust that allowed me to think more clearly about both leadership and life. His thoughtful questions, practical strategies, and ability to challenge my assumptions helped me become a more intentional leader. The impact extended beyond my professional role and positively influenced how I show up for my family as well."
Lindsey Harrison
Senior Program Manager
Participate Learning
"What stood out most about working with Tim was his ability to combine deep listening with practical leadership guidance. He helped me think differently about communication, accountability, and the role I play in shaping culture. I became a more confident, self-aware, and effective leader because of our work together."
Renee Love
Assistant Director of English & Social Studies
Jefferson RISE Charger School
WHY PRINCIPALS WORK WITH TIM
For more than twenty years, I have worked alongside school leaders as a leadership coach, consultant, classroom teacher, and instructional coach.
I've coached principals, heads of school, division leaders, and leadership teams across a wide range of educational settings.
What I've learned is that most leadership challenges are not caused by a lack of knowledge.
The challenge is rarely knowing what matters.
The challenge is staying aligned with what matters when leadership becomes difficult, emotional, and demanding.
That is where this work lives.
Because when leadership behavior changes consistently, school culture changes alongside it.
And when leaders become more intentional, schools become stronger as well.
WHAT COACHING LOOKS LIKE
Coaching is personalized to your goals, challenges, and leadership context.
Each conversation focuses on the real leadership situations you're navigating right now.
Together, we'll strengthen communication, improve leadership alignment, navigate difficult situations, and help you become more intentional about how you use your time, energy, and attention, and how you lead every day.
The goal isn't simply solving today's problems.
It's helping you build the school you want and become the leader you want to be.
READY TO LEAD MORE INTENTIONALLY?
START WITH CLARITY.
Get Your FREE Copy of the “Putting Out Fires Trap” Guide
Most principals do not struggle because they lack commitment. They struggle because urgency takes over. The Putting Out Fires Trap reveals how reactive leadership pulls time, energy, and attention from work that actually moves schools forward.
In this guide, you'll discover:
why urgency becomes
the culturethe 3 shifts from reactive
to proactive leadership5 practical strategies you
can implement this week
A practical guide for principals who want to lead with greater intention, alignment, and impact.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP.
Book a Complimentary Principal’s Proactive Leadership Reset
In this confidential 60-minute conversation with Tim, you will:
identify the leadership patterns most affecting your school
uncover where reactive dynamics or communication breakdowns may be forming
clarify where your leadership time and energy are getting pulled off course
reconnect with the priorities that actually move your school forward
leave with practical next steps for leading more intentionally
gain greater clarity, confidence, and direction in your leadership