From Assistant Principal Instructional
Workshops
The educational leadership consulting with Dr. DJ, helped
me to sharpen my tactical and strategic skills needed to
embrace the daily challenges as an emerging school
principal. The focused sessions and workshops were
motivating, helped set measurable goals, offered
organizational strategy, and assisted with developing key
leadership skills and tools to achieve success.
Asssitant Principal, Nash County
The instructional leadership workshop exceeded my
expectations. DJ presented relevant information in a direct,
no-nonsense way. Shared materials I can use immediately
to provide better support to teachers and staff. I will
immediately strive to implement some of the strategies for
managing time for walkthroughs, providing feedback, and
connecting feedback to the school’s vision and mission.
Asssitant Principal, Randolph County
This workshop is so important for seasoned and newer
administrators. The information was presented in a way that
made me more confident in my leadership and helped me
know what areas to focus on.
Asssitant Principal, Davidson County
From CoachFest Conference
Your compassion and experience have reignited my
passion to be a coach. Thank you for laying out the facts!
Intructional Coach, Ashe County
This session was a breath of fresh air. I feel more confident
with moving forward with building a relationship with my
principal that impacts school improvement.
Instructional Coach, Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Your passion for excellence in schools is contagious! Your
practical strategies for promoting change toward
excellence are doable and I hope they spread through our
schools like wildfire!
Instructional Coach, Madison County
REVIEWS FROM ASPIRING LEADERS
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have received coaching and mentoring from Dr. DJ.
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With her coaching support
throughout my first year as a
principal, I was able to begin
the necessary steps toward
changing our school culture
and increasing our student
achievement.
Leslie Kinard, Principal,
Thomasville City Schools, NC
From Time to Teach Workshop
Dr. Jones is a wonderful presenter. This information was
helpful. Cannot wait to put it into place. Thank You!
5th/7th Grade Science Teacher
Very informative seminar. Instructor was GREAT. She
brought across the information with convincing passion. It
was enjoyable! Looking forward to employing some of the
strategies and procedures in my class.
8th Grade ELA Teacher
From Workshops for Beginning Principals
I will take back and use with staff and students. I appreciate
Dr. Jones’ experience and wisdom and how effectively she
shares it.
Principal, Davie County
The content of the workshop exceeded my expectations.
She helped me to understand my role and to have
expectations of myself and not feel guilty about my
decisions if based on the best for students.
Principal, Davidson County
I have a better idea of what I am doing right now and how. I
need to grow. I will revamp some of my School
Improvement Team guidelines and procedures. It was just
nice to be with new 1st year principals.
Principal, Surry County
I can’t wait to share this information with my assistant
principal. Definitely plan on utilizing the “To/Delegate”
Planning List.
Principal, Davie County
From Individual Coaching with Principals
Dr. DJ always delivers extraordinarily thoughtful coaching
support that is based on the unique strengths and needs
of our school and grade levels. She provides a wide variety
of leadership strategies, tools, and models for the entire
administrative team, instructional leaders, and school
improvement team. The connection she makes with the
school staff is genuine and the wealth of knowledge that
she brings makes school growth inevitable.
Elementary Principal, Nash County Public
Schools
Dr. Jones provides strategic planning and support in all
areas that directly target growth as a school leader. She's
extremely wise and desires to help you grow as a leader
and person. Her program was the best experience for me
as a school leader. This was the best part of my leadership
experience.
Elementary Principal, Nash County Public
Schools
Dr. Jones has made an indelible leadership imprint on me.
She has encouraged, challenged, and celebrated with me
throughout the course of my leadership journey, helping
me shape my leadership vision. Dr. Jones' expertise,
knowledge, and passion for leadership are unmatched as
she strives to raise the bar for leaders and ultimately the
teachers with particular emphasis on student outcomes. I
am grateful for her presence in my life, both as a mentor
and a friend!
Elementary Principal, Lexington City Schools
Workshop: School Culture and Climate:
The Way We Do Things Around Here
and How We Feel About It!
The handouts were very useful.
The connections made with the evaluation instrument.
Practical strategies and resources
I thoroughly enjoyed the tangible items that we were able
to take back with us and implement in our schools.
The resources for student/parent/staff surveys.
Lots of things that I will take back and use; parent meeting
at beginning of Open House, Friday Feedback, Student
survey, those are just a few.
Piedmont Triad Education Consortium
Workshop Participants
Workshop: Managing Time: Setting
Priorities and Expectations
When we were sharing and she was able to give us
immediate feedback and examples on how to improve that
area.
There were many. I found the session to be very
motivational.
1-3-5 Rule.
Being able to reflect through journaling on personal time
management processes.
Just enjoyed connecting with DJ and others.
Piedmont Triad Education Consortium
Workshop Participants