February 6–9, 2027 | Tampa, FL
Clear-Headed Leader
Calm, confident, collected.
Meet your mini agenda
There are 100+ sessions on the NPC27 agenda, and these six are hand-picked for clear-headed leaders.
SUNDAY
2:15–3:15 pm
01 Ditch the Doubt: Leading Instruction With Confidence
Lead instruction in subjects you’ve never taught. Get up to speed on unfamiliar content and evaluate teachers with confidence, whatever your own expertise.
Jen Schwanke, EdD, Deputy Superintendent, Dublin City Schools (OH)
SUNDAY
3:30–4:30 pm
02 Leader Credibility
Trust is built in the follow-through. Learn the everyday moves that make people believe in your leadership.
Nancy Frey, Professor of Educational Leadership, San Diego State University (CA)
Douglas Fisher, Professor and Chair of Educational Leadership, San Diego State University (CA)
MONDAY
10:00–12:00 pm
NEW 2-HOUR WORKSHOP
03 Refuel: How PreK–12 School Leaders Stay Grounded When the Work Never Stops
Self-care shouldn’t feel like another assignment. Find what actually refuels you, let go of what quietly drains you, and stay clear under constant demand.
Liesl Sisson, Principal, Guernsey-Sunrise Schools (WY)
MONDAY
3:30–4:30 pm
04 Simple Impact: 12 Daily Habits for Immediate and Lasting Results
Small habits. Big difference. Pick up 12 daily habits that build trust and momentum, no new initiative required.
Carrie Jackson, Principal, Allen High School (TX)
TUESDAY
8:00–9:00 am
05 From “Have to” to “Get to”: Reframing the Leadership Burden Into Leadership Opportunity
Same to-do list. Different day. Turn discipline, staff tension, and parent calls into chances to build culture—with extra attention to solo principals.
Greg Johnson, EdD, Principal, West Liberty-Salem High School (OH)
Meghan Redmond, Principal, Homer Middle School (AK)
TUESDAY
9:15–10:15 am
06 Stop the Spin. Own Your Day. Transform Your Life.
Step off the merry-go-round. Reclaim hours every week with a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly routine that helps you show up fully present, at work and at home.
Michael Snell, EdD, Deputy Executive Director, Pennsylvania Principals Association
*Session times are subject to change.
Find what else fits
Most leaders lead in more than one way. Start with the style that suits you best, then borrow from the rest to round out your time in Tampa.
People-First Leader
Trusted, tuned-in, together.
You’re not pushing change through. You’re bringing everyone along.
Systems-Driven Leader
Sharp, steady, strategic.
You’re not building for this school year. You’re building for the next ten.
Whole-Child Leader
Hopeful, heart-led, hands-on.
You’re past the posters. You’re ready to make belonging part of everything.
