The hardest part for a new black female principal?  According to FLI’s Managing Director, Desiree Hunter, “people management.”

The hardest part about being a school leader for a new white female principal?  According to FLI’s Executive Director, Jill Glassbrook, “feeling alone.”

This isolation is not unique to FLI’s team.  We believe that there are many reasons that new leaders become isolated, and we also know that coaching is one way to ensure that school leaders are not only getting the support that they need in their role, but that they also have development that is tailored to their individual and unique needs and environments.

According to a recent report by the NYC Leadership Academy entitled,

Still in the Game: How Coaching Makes Leaders in Schools and Making Progress

school leaders that that have support are more likely to remain in their profession.  With at least 1/2 of all principals leaving their post in just 3 years as a principal, it is clear that some things must change.

The leaders in our study attributed to coaching their ability to stay in their jobs longer — their tenure at their school was more than double the national average — and to avoid complacency on the job.

At Future Leaders Incubator, we are working with our partner schools to ensure that coaching is a collaborative, unique, and tailored experience for both school leaders, and teachers.  We support teams to develop systems and approaches that create more equitable learning environments for students and educators alike.

Reach out to the FLI team today to learn more about our approach, and keep coaching!