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Shifting School Culture: From Reactive to Proactive, System-Driven Approaches for Change
Thursday, May 7, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT
Presented by John Whalen, Former Educator, Current Co-Founder, Edtomorrow; Tyler Jones, Experienced Educator, Principal, Rocky Mountain Elementary (CO); and Alan Krenek, Former Educator, Current Chief Operating Officer, Edtomorrow
Sponsored by Edtomorrow
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School culture is often treated as something intangible, shaped by morale, relationships, and shared values, yet many schools see little lasting improvement despite ongoing initiatives. The reality is that culture does not shift through slogans or isolated programs; it improves when systems, behaviors, and daily experiences are intentionally aligned. This edWebinar examines the real reasons school culture efforts stall while providing a clearer, more actionable path forward grounded in Edtomorrow’s focus on sustainable, system-level change.
Viewers:
- Identify why traditional school culture efforts often fall short
- Understand the impact of routines, expectations, and leadership decisions on school culture
- Discover how clarity, consistency, and adult behavior influence student engagement and belonging
Viewers leave with practical resources and examples that help align staff actions, consistent daily practices, and leadership decisions with a shared vision, along with clear next steps to begin shifting from reactive responses to proactive, system-driven approaches that build environments where students and educators feel supported, engaged, and accountable.
This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 school leaders and district leaders.
About the Presenters
John Whalen is the Co-founder of Edtomorrow, a company supporting over 175,000 educators and school leaders with resources and systems to build thriving learning communities. He leads professional development, on-campus support, and coaching for schools and districts across the country, helping leaders strengthen systems across all tiers of support that drive connection, engagement, and culture. John is the author of Classroom Circles and co-creator of The First Five, widely used tools that translate research into daily practice. A former middle school principal, he brings 25 years of experience as a teacher, district coordinator, and school leader. He delivers practical, high-impact solutions that improve student outcomes and help schools navigate discipline and conflict through a lens of accountability while supporting staff and school leaders.
Tyler Jones is the Principal of Rocky Mountain Elementary in Colorado, a K–5 school serving approximately 500 students. As a Title I school with 89% of students qualifying for free and reduced lunch, his work is grounded in ensuring every student has access to strong instruction and consistent support. Now in his 20th year in education and seventh year in administration, Tyler brings experience from both the classroom and school leadership. At Rocky Mountain, he focuses on building a culture where expectations are clear, support is intentional, and variability across classrooms is reduced. His leadership emphasizes practical systems, shared ownership, and the belief that culture is built through daily actions, not just ideas. He is passionate about helping teams turn vision into practice so that what schools value is consistently experienced by every student, every day.
Alan Krenek, Chief Operating Officer at Edtomorrow, is a seasoned educator with 17 years of experience in public education, serving as a special education teacher, behavior specialist, and seventh-grade assistant principal. His diverse background provides a unique perspective on the school day, grounded in both classroom experience and campus leadership. As a special education teacher, Alan supported students with behavioral and emotional challenges, creating environments where students felt seen, valued, and supported. He believes meaningful learning begins with meaningful relationships, and his work has consistently reflected a commitment to understanding students before expecting change from them. Throughout his time as a behavior specialist and administrator, Alan focused on strengthening relationships as the foundation for growth, helping students and staff navigate challenges with clarity and purpose.
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At Edtomorrow, we support schools and districts by strengthening Whole-Child MTSS from the ground up. Our approach focuses on building a positive school climate through universal resources and routines, developing educator and leadership capacity through targeted professional learning and coaching, and supporting students through intentional re-entry systems when intensive support is needed.
Rather than adding another program or initiative, Edtomorrow helps schools align what already exists into a clear, sustainable framework that improves engagement, attendance, academic outcomes, and long-term student success.
