This three-part Master Class Series is designed to enhance your executive skills and help you transform your leadership effectiveness. You will learn how to lead with clarity during uncertainty, build stronger relationships across generations, and anchor every strategic decision in purpose. Each session stands on its own, but together, they create a powerful pathway to governing with courage, coherence, and a relentless focus on students.
Hosted by renowned education leaders:
- Dr. Kimberley Markus, former NJ Commissioner of Education, and veteran architect of system-level change.
- Dr. Nicholas Diaz, NJSBA Deputy Director, recognized statewide and nationally for school communications and leadership engagement.
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Register for each session individually for $99 or the full three-part course for only $249. (Save $48!)
The full course unlocks:
- The Discussion Group: Exclusive interactive sessions for applied learning and peer strategy.
- Bonus Resources: Supplemental tools and materials to implement change immediately.
- On-Demand Access: Full archived session content for review and continuous learning.
Session One: “Leading Through the Fog: Clarity in Turbulent Times”
Wednesday, January 21st – 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
In a rapidly shifting landscape of federal changes and a new gubernatorial administration, uncertainty can easily pull you off course. We will equip you with executive-level strategies to lead with confidence, communicate with clarity, and maintain momentum for students who cannot afford for adults to “wait and see.” Discover how to actively transform turbulence into opportunity and lead with steadiness when it matters most.
Session Two: “Bridging the Gap: Leading Across Generations”
Monday, February 2nd – 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Today’s school boards and district teams are multigenerational, each group bringing its own values, communication styles, and assumptions. Leading effectively requires understanding the perspectives and idiosyncrasies of each generation while building bridges that strengthen collaboration. This session explores the practical dynamics of intergenerational leadership and offers tools for increasing trust, reducing friction, and leveraging diverse strengths so that you and your team can move forward together with unity and respect.
Session Three: “North Star Leadership: Leading with Purpose and Intention”
Thursday, February 19th – 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Purpose-driven leaders don’t wander – they navigate. This session illuminates how anchoring every decision, relationship, and action in a clear sense of purpose, establishes a stable path for your district and community. This session will help you articulate your “why,” align actions to values, and cultivate intentionality in moments of challenge and opportunity. Walk away with a refined leadership compass that strengthens your impact and keeps students at the center of every choice.