Dr. Andy Jacks has a passion for the success of every single child ensuing that school is a place filled with meaningful relationships and support for even the most at-risk students. Andy is the principal of the award-winning Ashland Elementary School in Northern Virginia where they have skyrocketed student achievement and created a unique school culture that even brought the U.S. Secretary of Education there for a tour. Andy also serves on the Autism Society of Northern Virginia Board of Directors and is an NAESP Fellow leading the Center for Innovative Leadership. Andy and his school have received various local and national recognition including Nationally Distinguished Principal, Virginia Principal of the Year, School Bell Award, State Excellence Award, and Business Partnership of the Year. Connect with him at andyjacks.co or on Twitter @_AndyJacks.

We talk about some of the moves that skyrocketed student achievement at Ashland Elementary, how he is leading with the Center for Innovative Leadership, and the important role that educators have + the responsibility that comes with that.