Welcome back to another episode of Coaching Conversations. In this episode, I have the privilege of featuring my long-standing friend, mentor, and esteemed colleague, Bill Sommers.

During our conversation, we delve into the significance of cultivating a broad and comprehensive knowledge base. Bill shares his unique approach to reading and note-taking, shedding light on the invaluable lessons he's learned from his experiences in improvisational acting classes, and how these experiences have subtly influenced his role as a principal.

Dr. William A. Sommers continues to embody the essence of a perpetual learner, teacher, and educational leader. Bill's remarkable journey has seen him return from retirement multiple times, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to translating educational theories into practical realities within high schools and middle schools. His diverse career has spanned urban schools, as well as affluent suburban districts, granting him invaluable insights into cognitive coaching, adaptive schools, brain research, poverty-related challenges, habits of mind, conflict management, and classroom management strategies. Bill is also a certified Stakeholder Centered Coach by Marshall Goldsmith, further solidifying his expertise in the realm of leadership coaching.

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