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Oct 21, 2025
Creating school cultures that elevate students’ belonging and agency is inspiring but challenging work. Shifting a school’s culture doesn’t happen overnight; it happens step by step. Each step up the staircase represents progress toward the ideal state, and recognizing those steps matters. While the ideal state often feels far away or even unattainable, celebrating small wins keeps momentum going. These celebrations remind everyone—leaders, teachers, and students—that the climb is worth it, and that each step is a small victory on the way to the top.
Sep 8, 2025
When I was a superintendent, one of the most meaningful things my cabinet and I did was spend a day shadowing students. Following them from class to class gave me a perspective that I could not get from reports or test scores. It showed me what school really felt like for them. Sometimes what I saw was hard to take in, and other times it was inspiring, but it always helped me understand how our schools were working, or not, for every student. Now, as CEL’s Executive Director, I am proud to lead an organization that believes strongly in the power of students’ voices. At CEL, we help leaders slow down, listen to students, and see school through their eyes.
Jul 24, 2025
What happens when leaders from the central office to the classroom create the space and trust for deep learning together? At the UW Center for Educational Leadership (CEL), our Principal Supervisor Professional Learning and Coaching (PSPLC) helps principal supervisors...
Jun 30, 2025
Q: What initially drew you to education? Dr. Enfield: I knew from a young age that I wanted to be a teacher. From as early as age 7, I was “teaching” my stuffed animals and dolls. By the time I became a high school English teacher, I knew I was doing what I was put on...
Jun 5, 2025
Instructional leadership is not a solo endeavor—it is a collective effort that thrives on collaboration between school leaders and instructional coaches. While principals and district leaders set the vision for high-quality teaching and learning, instructional coaches...