Let’s light this week’s Match! Each Week: One Word. One Sentence. One Passage. Word: Belonging Sentence: Belonging is the core of human connection. Passage: When I took my first principalship, I stepped into a school where more than forty languages were spoken, nearly 30 percent of students were identified for special education, and 10 percent were…

Let’s light the Match! Word: Courage Sentence: Courage is leading from conviction instead of comfort. Passage: In life and leadership you will always be tempted toward comfort. It’s easier to stay quiet, to avoid conflict, or to accept things as they are. But courage means choosing conviction instead. For me, one of the hardest places to…

We just finished our first month together! Thank you for joining the Match Newsletter. Each Week: One Word. One Sentence. One Passage. Word: Story Sentence: If you don’t tell your story, someone else will. Passage: Every school, every leader, every community, and every company has a story. Telling that story is how we show the world…

The Match Newsletter

The Match Newsletter

We’re starting with something that’s at the heart of every real connection: Trust.

Welcome to The Match! I’m so glad you’re here. This space is a spark for leaders—one word, one sentence, one passage each week to keep your fire lit. Word: Why Sentence: Your why won’t protect you from the hard days—but it will carry you through them. Passage: Before we changed anything at Sullivan High School, before…