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Back-to-School ConnectED Conference 2026
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Combining the Guiding Coalition & Lighthouse Team
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
411
Limited Capacity seats available
Strong schools are built through strong teams with a shared vision and purpose. This session will explore how we combined our Guiding Coalition and Lighthouse Team into one unified leadership team where their goals align to support the overall mission and growth of the school. Participants will learn practical strategies for building trust, creating shared ownership, strengthening student and teacher leadership, using data to guide decisions, and developing systems that support continuous improvement. Through reflection and discussion, school leaders will leave with ideas for aligning leadership structures, empowering stakeholders, and creating a collaborative culture where everyone works together to support student success.
Impact:
Educators will walk away with practical ideas and strategies for merging the work of a Guiding Coalition and Lighthouse Team into one aligned leadership structure that supports the mission and goals of the school. Participants will gain tools for strengthening collaboration, building shared ownership among staff and students, aligning leadership efforts, and creating systems that support continuous improvement, student leadership, and a positive school culture.
Speakers
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Miranda Leopard

Principal, West Pelzer Elementary School
Miranda Leopard is an experienced educational leader currently serving as the principal of West Pelzer Elementary School. She brings over 20 years of experience in education, including the last 12 years at West Pelzer, where she has served as a literacy coach, assistant principal... Read More →
Friday July 31, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
411
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