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You’re a Principal Now! What’s Next? Mastering Leadership Essentials for Your First Years
Monday, September 28, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
You’re a Principal Now! What’s Next? Mastering Leadership Essentials for Your First Years
Presented by Tom Hierck, Former Educator, Current Educational Consultant, Canada; Rita Marler, Ed.D., Former Superintendent, Current Educational Consultant, Canada; and Shan Jorgenson-Adam, Former Educator, Current Educational Consultant, Canada
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Stepping into the principalship is exciting, challenging, and filled with new responsibilities. For school leaders, the role requires navigating the unique priorities and contexts of schools while building strong, thriving learning communities. From setting a clear vision and building strong relationships to managing the day-to-day demands of a school, effective principals must balance leadership priorities with essential managerial responsibilities.
View this edWebinar for a practical, conversational exploration of the essential elements of successful school leadership. Presenters share strategies, insights, and resources to help new administrators build a strong foundation for their first years in the principalship while offering experienced school leaders an opportunity to revisit and strengthen core leadership practices.
Viewers will:
- Gain practical strategies and resources for successfully leading a school in the Canadian education context
- Explore ways to establish a clear vision, build strong relationships, and communicate effectively with staff, students, families, and the school community
- Learn strategies for balancing instructional leadership with the day-to-day managerial responsibilities of the principalship
- Examine how school leaders can create and sustain a safe, welcoming, learner-focused school culture
This recorded edWebinar is of interest to new and aspiring K-12 principals and vice principals, as well as experienced school leaders looking to refresh and strengthen foundational leadership practices.
About the Presenters
Tom Hierck has been an educator since 1983, and his career has spanned all grade levels and many roles in public education. He has presented to schools and districts across North America with a message of celebration for educators seeking to make a difference in the lives of students.
Rita Marler, Ed.D., is the former Chief Superintendent of the Battle River School Division in Camrose, Alberta, Canada, where she focused on instructional leadership development of school and system leaders.
Shan Jorgenson-Adam, M.Ed., is President of JAM Consulting in Camrose, Alberta. With over 30 years in education, she partners with schools across Canada to strengthen leadership, culture, and teaching through coaching, mentorship, and professional learning.
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