A passion for fostering school-wide improvement, engaging with parents and the community, and making decisions with a greater purpose inspired the shift from teaching to becoming a principal.

Building strong relationships with every student, knowing their names, and making daily connections fosters a sense of trust and care, a principle now shared with other educators to cultivate the same impact in their schools.

Serving as a school leader in diverse, high-need urban settings means navigating constant challenges, balancing urgent issues, and fostering distributed leadership to address varied needs while creating space for innovation.

Follow Miss Sam’s inspiring career from teacher to principal, as she revisits the roots of her passion for education in Indianapolis.