Todd Bloomer

Originally from New York, Todd has served schools & communities for the past three decades. A former coach, principal and author, After 29 years in public education (18 as an administrator) Todd now serves principals and supports schools in the Archdiocese of San Antonio as the Director of School Leadership! 

He also wrote a book - The Blueprint ! He is passionate about self care and giving back

  Your journey hasn’t always been balanced.How did you eventually find a sustainable work-life balance, and what had to change for that to happen?

  You speak often about self-care,especially for leaders. Why is self-care not just important, but essential for long-term effectiveness and impact?

  You decided to put your ideas into writingwith The Blueprint. What was the moment—or motivation—that made you realize this book needed to exist?

  Looking back on your leadership journey,if you could start over, what would you do differently—and what advice would you give to leaders just starting out?

Dr. Darrin Peppard is a nationally recognized leadership expert, keynote speaker, and author. A former high school principal and superintendent, Darrin brings nearly three decades of experience in education to his work as a leadership coach and consultant. He is the author of Road to Awesome and Culture First Classrooms, and the host of the Leaning Into Leadership podcast. Through coaching, speaking, and professional learning, Darrin helps leaders embrace clarity, lead with purpose, and create thriving school cultures.

  You often talk about school leaders beingstuck in a “cycle of chaos.” What does that actually look like day to day, and how do leaders know when they’re caught in it?

  Once leaders recognize they’re in that cycle, where should they start? What are a few practical steps they can take to break out of chaos and move toward clarity?

  Many leaders say they want to be in classrooms more but struggle to make it happen. What gets in the way mostoften, and what does effective classroom presence really look like?

  When leaders are in classrooms, what makes the difference between just observing and truly leading instruction? What are your top tips for becoming a strong, impactful instructional leader?

Two inspirational advice taken from your book “Road toAwesome and Culture First Classrooms” to any educators who want to create an awesome culture in their community?

Websites:darrinpeppard.com  

roadtoawesome.net

instagram:@darrin_m_peppard

books:https://a.co/d/07qYCBLs  and https://a.co/d/02rt0MYO

 linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrinmpeppard/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DarrinMPeppard

Podcast: https://leaning-into-leadership.captivate.fm

Dr. Chad Dumas is an international consultant, presenter, and award-winning researcher whose leadership training and coaching focuses on building capacity for self, team, and system improvement.

The power of collaboration, and the role that any one person plays in making that collaboration impactful.

Questions* What prompts you to write and consult?
* Why is it important to clarify who you are as a person and leader in order to be effective?
* What are some of the biggest impact actions a collaborator can take?
* What results can a person expect when implementing this learning?

Share 3 main steps to increase collaboration

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Kathleen Eckert is the author of School Transformation Through Teacher Appreciation and a principal dedicated to building cultures where teachers feel valued and supported. Currently leading Central High School in Keller ISD, she balances high expectations with connection and belonging, bringing practical, proven strategies to inspire and equip school leaders.

  Your book centers on teacher appreciationas a lever for transformation. What was the moment—or pattern—you noticed as a principal that made you realize appreciation wasn’t just “nice,” but necessary for real school change?

  You talk a lot about giving teachersvoice. What are some concrete ways you’ve done this at Central High School, and how has teacher voice directly influenced decisions, innovation, or student outcomes?

  Many leaders worry that focusing onconnection and belonging might lower expectations. How do you balance high expectations with genuine care and fun—and why do you believe those things actually strengthen performance rather than weaken it?

  You’ve created a culture where teachers arewilling to try new things and give 110%. What specific leadership moves helped shift teachers from compliance to commitment? And what mistakes did you have to unlearn along the way?

  For principals and school leaders listeningwho feel stuck in survival mode, what’s one practical strategy from your book that they could implement this week to start changing their culture toward appreciation and trust?

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X -@EckertKathleen

www.KathleenEckert.com

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Chris Mukiibi is a high school educator of 10years, educational consultant, and founder of BrightStar Education. His work helps teachers and schools reduce burnout and improve behavior by focusing onsystems, neuroscience, and psychological safety. Drawing from classroom experience and educator research, Chris helps schools build calmer, more sustainable learning environments that support both students and teachers.

·      What is the main concern you haveseen in teacher’s challenges in education?

·      What are 2 triggers that influence students’ behaviour?

·      How do you help teachers and school reduce burnout and improve behaviour?

·      How does sustainable environment look like in education?

·      What led you to start your education consultancy?

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IG: mrmukiibi

Shaquana “Shaq” Miller is an Assistant Athletic Director for Student Support and founder of Next Play Athletics Consulting. With a background in NCAA compliance, academic support, and coaching, she helps student-athletes and families navigate eligibility, recruiting, and college readiness. Shaq is completing a doctorate in Sport and Athletic Leadership focused on equity in collegiate athletics.

1. Why do so many student-athletes miss opportunities at the next level, not because of talent, but because of a lack of information, preparation, or strategy?

2. What are the biggest misconceptions families and student-athletes have about NCAA eligibility, recruiting, and what it actually takes to be “college-ready”?

3. How does early academic planning and intentional decision-making in middle and high school change the long-term outcomes for student-athletes?

4. What does “next-level success” really look like for student-athletes beyond scholarships, and how can families better prepare for life after sports?

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IG: @nextplayathletics_Facebook: Next Play Athletics LinkedIn: Next Play Athletics Website: www.nextplayathleticsconsulting.com

Jonathan Kegler is the founder of No Box Thinking™ and a transformational leader who rebuilds broken systems. From turning around underperforming schools to developingoverlooked talent, he challenges how success is measured and who gets promoted. His work: turn pawns into players, spectators into owners, and systems into springboards for growth.

Socials: @coachkeglerInstagram

Gretchen Bridgers

Author, Speaker, Teacher Coach & Trainer

Over the last two decades, Gretchen has passionately taught elementary students, mentored and coached educators, led professional development experiences for school building staff, authored 3 books and presented at district and national conferences as the owner of Always A Lesson. Her impact continues to amplify serving educators worldwide through her blog, Empowering Educators podcast, classroom resources, professionaldevelopment courses, and leadership coaching cohorts.

Title: The Importance Of Empowering Educators

·      What led you to become a coach and mentor for teachers?

·      What is “Always A Lesson”?

·      What is the pathway you suggest teachers follow to improve their practice?

·      How do we ensure every student receives a quality instruction from their teachers?

·      From Your Books, What are 2 lessons you can give to educators to navigate burnout in their career?

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@alwaysalesson.com

www.alwaysalesson.com

Bayka is the founder of BYKE Academy. Through her platform, she advocates for educators, parents, and children from around the world. She also hosts “Global Educators” connecting global educators to come together and voicewhat they stand for. The main pillars of her platform are emotional intelligence, neurodiversity, and mental well-being.

Title: Tools To Build An Online Platform As An Educator

·      What motivated you to start the platform, BYKE?
What have you learned from being a global teacher?

·      What inspired you to start the show Global Educators

·      Give 3 tools to encourage other educators to start sharing their message globally and their entrepreneurial journey

·      What is the message you want to tell others through your platform?

Anne Kyle, Founder & CEO ofThe Leadership Beacon, is an Executive Headteacher turned international coach and strategist. With nearly 30 years in education, she’s led school turnarounds, PRUs, and SEMH settings. Through her BEACON™ Framework andpodcast, Anne equips leaders with clarity, confidence, and NLP-informed tools to transform schools and empower teams.

Title: Transform Your School WithThe BEACON Framework

What made you realise it was timeto walk away from executive headship, and how did you find the courage to take that step?

 How can we redefine success in educationalleadership to prioritize sustainability, wellbeing, and authenticity, share about your framework?

What advice would you give to current and aspiring leaders who feel the pressure to ‘stay the course’ even when it’s impacting their health or values?

You’ve now pivoted to leadership coaching and creating change from outside the system—how can the next generation of leaders shape a more compassionate and courageous future for education?

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