About Us

Engaged leaders. Stronger networks. Lasting transformation

Our Vision

“To transform schools and organizations one leader at a time.”

Our Mission

To provide leaders with on-site support, professional development, school-wide coaching, ongoing data reviews and to walk alongside leaders as true partners — never evaluators — equipping them with the clarity, confidence, and strategies to transform schools and organizations from the inside out.

We achieve our mission through four key actions:

Leadership development that optimizes growth and develops capacity.
Individualized on-site support from the L.E.A.N. team.
Research-based support for engagement practices (curriculum, collaborative planning, data analysis, leadership development) and networking strategies to increase resources and partnerships.
Ongoing data reviews and progress monitoring to ensure organizational goals stay on track.

Our Core Values

At L.E.A.N. Leadership, our values are not words on a wall — they’re promises to every leader we serve:

Engagement with Purpose – We show up fully and model presence in action.

We commit to being fully present, not just in attendance—showing up authentically for leaders, teams, and communities.

Transformational Leadership – We drive meaningful, lasting change.

We believe every leader has the power to create meaningful change that inspires confidence, resilience, and growth in others.

Collaboration and Networking – We build authentic partnerships that strengthen schools.

We foster external partnerships that strengthen schools and organizations, knowing that success requires shared vision and collective effort. This includes strengthening family and school connectedness.

Integrity and Accountability – We lead with transparency and trust.

We hold ourselves and those we serve to the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and responsibility.

Continuous Learning and Growth – We embrace reflection and data to fuel improvement.

We model lifelong learning, embracing reflection, data, and feedback as tools for ongoing improvement

Equity and Inclusion – We amplify diverse voices and create opportunity for all.

We champion fair, just, and inclusive practices that honor diverse voices and ensure every leader, educator, and student has access to opportunity.

Service and Support – We are partners, not evaluators.

We are dedicated to walking alongside leaders with humility, guidance, and a servant-leadership mindset.

Why L.E.A.N.?

Because leadership is not about standing above others. It’s about leaning in beside them — listening, engaging, and creating networks that make transformation inevitable.

Engagement and Networking may sound simple, but they require intentionality and skill. Leaders must learn how to be fully present within their organizations while also growing partnerships and resources that drive success.

At L.E.A.N. Leadership, we equip leaders to be catalysts for both engagement and networking.

We are not consultants. We are partners in the work.

What Makes Us Unique

The L.E.A.N. team provides both on-site and virtual support to leaders and teams and work “as school team members” to model, demonstrate, and progress monitor all efforts toward success. We are a knowledgeable, expert team that provides services with a “hands-on” approach and methodology. Leaders and their teams learn by participating and watching our methods and practices in the context of their schools. It is an individualized learning experience inside their learning environment.

We Partner, Not Evaluate. We stand shoulder to shoulder with leaders, building confidence and capacity without judgment.
Proven Turnaround Expertise. Our founders are nationally recognized for leading some of the toughest school transformations in the country.
Engagement + Networking at the Core. Unlike traditional PD, we focus on equipping leaders to be fully present inside their organizations and to build external partnerships that multiply resources.
Holistic Development. We strengthen not only instructional and operational leadership, but also resilience, presence, and empowerment.
Decades of Combined Expertise. From curriculum design and literacy to executive coaching and empowerment frameworks, our team brings unmatched depth and diversity.