From Brackets to Campuses: How March Madness Sparked a College Search
This year, I have been sharing my enthusiasm for March Madness with one of my students, and before the women’s tournament started, we filled out brackets together. We have talked about the different teams that qualified, the high-profile players, what the rankings mean, and the many ways to try to predict which team will win […]
The Mental Load of Leadership: How I Stay Balanced
Leadership is one of my favorite topics to explore—I love learning about it, discussing it, and coaching my students to develop their own leadership skills. However, leadership isn’t just rewarding; it’s also challenging. The mental load that comes with leading is heavy, and as the co-founder of Coastside Leadership Academy, running a startup non-profit has […]
Lessons in Leadership: Three Years of Growth at CLA
Exactly three years ago, on March 15th, LaRue and I decided to open our own leadership academy for girls. At the time, I believed I had the knowledge and skills to lead a school, but looking back, I now realize how much I had yet to learn. My time at the helm of Coastside Leadership […]