My Journey in Education

After leaving the military, I spent 7 years as an Assistant Principal, learning the operational side of school leadership. Then I became a principal—and over 12 years across elementary, middle, and high school, I led schools through enrollment crises, union conflicts, culture turnarounds, and high-stakes accountability.

I saw the same pattern everywhere: Principals weren't struggling because they didn't care—they were struggling because they were reacting instead of planning.

What I Believe

• Strategic planning beats reactive firefighting

• Systems build stability—heroics burn people out

• Strong alliances move a school faster than authority

• The best leaders win before the battle starts

My mission is simple: Help principals lead strategically, not emotionally or reactively.

Why I Coach

Too many principals are drowning—working 70-hour weeks, fighting every fire, and wondering why nothing ever improves. Strategic Ed Leadership exists to help you think differently.

I provide the strategic frameworks, practical systems, and command presence coaching that help principals lead with clarity—without burning out. Whether you're in your first year or you're a veteran leader navigating new challenges, I help you build sustainable leadership that actually works.

Quick Credentials

• 20+ years in education leadership (7 years AP, 12+ years principal)

• 15 years military service (Marine Corps + Army National Guard, combat deployment)

• Principal across elementary, middle, and high school levels

• Author of The Principal's Art of War: Strategic Leadership for Schools Under Pressure

• Proven track record leading schools through enrollment crises, union conflicts, and culture turnarounds

Ready to Lead Strategically?