A grassroots initiative that spearheaded from the luxury of Betty’s Eat Shoppe in Brookhaven, Mississippi in the fall of 21′. With school leaders’ hungry to not just lead, yet lead in a way that rises above the traditional calling that not only inspires, yet, rewrites the narrative what systemic education attempts to shift.
Principal Yeager – when your passion meets your purpose, excellence is on the cusp of tomorrow’s WIN!


Join us as we explore 21st Century Leadership in challenging times. School Choice is important, and we can manage with limited funding. We focus on leadership practices that meet changing societal needs. We invite you to contribute and be a dedicated leader in your community.

Selfless leadership focuses on helping others rather than seeking attention, titles, or praise. A selfless leader puts aside their ego to remove obstacles, create chances, and empower those they support. This type of leadership is measured not by one’s authority, but by the growth, confidence, and success of others. The leader’s true legacy is found not in their own achievements, but in what their team accomplishes due to the supportive culture and vision they fostered -Principal Yeager

At some point, every educator asks the question: “How do I actually do Tier 2 inside the general education classroom?” That question fueled the creation of a new resource now available on the Practitioners’…

A Catalyst for Culture Shift and Leadership Growthexcerpt: Kendale Lumpkins didn’t just speak at Perry Central—he sparked a transformation. Discover how his work challenged mindsets, inspired leaders, and ignited self-efficacy in an entire school…

If you’re serious about equipping students for college, career, and life—then Level All isn’t just a tool… it’s a game changer. From the Delta to the Coast, this platform is tailor-made for Mississippi schools:…
“Grace & Grit with a ‘Better Together’ Mentality!” — I remember it like yesterday. It was the summer before my second year as an assistant principal in 2014. I had survived my rookie season…

As Mississippi gears up to implement the proposed updates to the College & Career Readiness (CCR) indicators for the 2025–2026 school year, one thing is clear: schools can’t afford to wait until the scores…

Mississippi’s accountability system is on the verge of key updates—and high school leaders need to be ready. As the State Board of Education prepares to vote on the proposed 2025–26 model, this new Principal’s…

Mississippi accountability scores are just days away. As districts enter the embargo period, this free e-book offers school leaders a clear, step-by-step guide to navigating the 2024 Accountability Standards—from proficiency calculations to graduation index…

If we want extraordinary schools, we must stop treating teachers like ordinary employees. That’s why I created Schooling: A Practitioner’s Paradise — not as another feel-good PD manual, but as a movement to redefine…

Understanding the 2025 Business Rules: What Every Mississippi School Leader Must Know As Mississippi rolls into a new era of educational accountability, it’s not just about test scores — it’s about precision, policy, and…

🚨 NEW BLOG POST: Schooling — A Practitioner’s Paradise 🩺📚 What if we stopped calling them “just teachers” and started calling them what they truly are — practitioners? Every day, they diagnose, prescribe, and…
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