Episode 020–Confessions of a School Leader: “I Just Need to Work Harder”

Educational Leadership
Written By Dana Kirchoff

The Blueprint Schools Podcast continues its latest series, Confessions of a School Leader as we head into July. In the third installment, Blueprint Schools founder Dana Kirchoff and Team Consultant Jake Unke unpack the common belief that the answer to a school's needs is "just working harder." They share their own experiences, missteps, and what they learned about the need for strategic leadership (not simply more effort) as the way forward.

We'd love to hear from you! If you have any questions or comments about the new episode, feel free to drop Jake a line at jake.unke@blueprint-schools.com.

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Dana Kirchoff

FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

LEAD CONSULTANT - SCHOOL MARKETING & GROWTH

Dana has served schools, churches, and ministries across the country for nearly 20 years in the roles of strategic growth consultant, vice president of growth and marketing, and, at the beginning of her career, as a teacher. In addition to consulting and leading Blueprint Schools, she avidly presents, writes, and shares on social media on the subjects of organizational development, marketing, and growth.

Dana lives in Appleton, Wisconsin with her husband Ryan (Instructional Coordinator at Fox Valley Lutheran High School) and their two children.

CliftonStrengths: Achiever | Strategic | Intellection | Relator | Learner

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