School Leadership is Hard.

You don't have to figure it out alone.

Whether you're preparing for your first leadership interview, stepping into a new role, or navigating a challenge in your current position, Leadership Advisory provides practical support from someone actively leading schools today.

Practicing Principal | Graduate Professor | Former State Director | The Principal School Podcast

Aspiring Leaders

You know you're ready for leadership.You just need help translating your experience into a compelling story, strong resume, and confident interview performance.

New Leaders

Leadership can feel isolating.From difficult conversations to managing culture, systems, and expectations, many new leaders discover the role is different than they imagined.

Experienced Leaders

Sometimes you need an experienced thought leader.Someone who understands school leadership and can help you work through complex challenges with clarity and confidence.

What We Work On

Assistant Principal Interviews
Principal Interviews
Resume Reviews
Leadership Portfolios
School Culture Challenges
Difficult Staff Conversations
Organizational Design
First 90 Day Plans
Strategic Planning
Problems of Practice
Root Cause Analysis

Every session is customized to your goals and current challenges.No scripts.
No canned programs.
Just practical support and honest feedback.

Leadership Strategy Session

$299

A focused, one-hour advisory session designed to help you move your work forward with clarity and confidence.

Includes:
Pre-Session Intake Questionnaire
60-Minute Virtual Session
Personalized Action Plan
Follow-Up Check In via Email
Direct Access to Practical Leadership Experience

Ideal For:
Upcoming Interviews
Career Planning
Leadership Challenges
School Improvement Work
Culture & Organizational Questions

Built on Experience, Not Theory.

For more than two decades, I've worked in public education as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, district leader, and instructor.I've opened schools, led school turnarounds, hired and evaluated educators, built leadership teams, and navigated the same challenges school leaders face every day.Leadership Advisory isn't about motivational speeches or generic coaching frameworks.It's about practical support from someone currently doing the work.

About Mike

Michael currently serves as Principal of Winter Park High School, one of Florida's largest and most recognized public high schools.Throughout his career, he has served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, district leader, and state-level education leader.As Founding Principal of NeoCity Academy, he helped build one of the nation's highest-performing public schools. He has also led school improvement efforts, leadership development programs, and educator preparation initiatives throughout the United States.Michael is the creator of The Principal School Podcast and teaches aspiring leaders through the University of Central Florida.

Ready for Your Next Step?

Whether you're preparing for an interview, navigating a challenge, or planning your next move, let's work through it together.