In this episode, Heather sits down with Mary, a school principal and administrative coach, to talk about what it actually takes to organize and lead effective meetings—with families, with staff, and across teams. They talk about the moments when meetings feel like they’re going off the rails, and the habits that help bring people back to the shared purpose: doing right by students. Mary shares how her team makes space for every voice—from paraprofessionals and hall monitors to teachers and specialists—and why that’s made their meetings more useful, more honest, and more human. Whether you're leading IEPs or school improvement planning, this conversation is a reminder that the most effective meetings aren’t the ones with the fanciest agendas—they’re the ones where people feel heard, seen, and ready to work together.

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