Aspiring School Leaders Workshop

You do not need to be a MESPA Member to attend.

This seminar is perfect for teacher leaders, deans, assistant/associate principals, or anyone interested in learning or seeking more information about the principalship.

Here's what you can expect from this enriching experience: 

You'll gain insights into the opportunities and challenges that come with being a principal and acquire concrete strategies to prepare for the principalship. 

All participants will receive “The Principled Principal - 10 Principles for Leading Exceptional Schools.”

Participants will also receive “School Leadership that Fits - A Guide to Securing the Optimal School Leadership Position.”

Hear from an Expert Panel of Practicing Principals which will include:

Bret Domstrand

Maura Weyandt

Heidi George

Dr. Chris Rogers

Dr. Quennel Cooper

Highlights of the seminar include: 

• Understand the opportunities and challenges of a principalship 

• Learn about your leadership strengths

• A panel discussion with experienced principals 

• Exercises to explore and enhance your leadership characteristics 

• Guidance on crafting your leadership speech 

• Effective job search strategies 

• Tips for what to do once you've secured a principal position 

• Information on support throughout your journey

8:30-3:00

8:30 Leadership Styles 

8:40 Importance of Leadership 

9:00 Leadership - Value Card Activity

9:30 Passion and Purpose 

Leadership Speech

10:15 Share Leadership Speeches 

10:30 10 Principles

5 C’s of School Leadership 

11:30 Lunch - Taco Bar 

12:00 Principal Panel  (Chris Rogers, Maura Weyandt, Bret Domstrand, Quennel Cooper, Heidi George)

12:45School Leadership That Fits 

1:30 I got the job, now what? Assessing your school community 

2:00 Developing an entry plan 2:50 MESPA Professional Development and Supports 

3:00 Wrap-Up

Location:

Bethel University's Anderson Center 

Address: 

Parking is free.

If you need to book a hotel stay, please contact Christine Johnson at MESPA.