Coaching district leaders so students experience success and joy at school
Leadership is a heavy responsibility. You don’t have to do it alone.
We’ll help you navigate the politics, scrutiny, and competing demands — so you can act on what matters most: students and staff experiencing education with purpose, joy, and connection.
Our Approach
Our work blends leadership coaching, change management, and professional learning facilitation for superintendents, central office leaders, and principals who want to build schools where every student feels safe and graduates ready for what’s next. We customize our approach to your district’s goals, context, and community — getting everyone from students and teachers to parents, school board members, and staff moving in the same direction.
Proven Results
With 90 years of combined leadership experience, we’ve partnered with school districts across 47 states to help leaders create lasting change – like a 50% reduction in exclusionary discipline in targeted schools or a 76% increase in student attendance in priority focus groups.
Education Resources
Superintendents Leadership Podcast
An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast is for superintendents and district leaders navigating the beautiful, messy work of public education.
Our Book for Principals
If you’re carrying the weight of your community, balancing district demands, and trying to keep students and staff at the center of every decision — this book is for you. Coming soon!
Free Tools for Education Leaders
We help leaders build schools where every student belongs. Our resources don’t live on a shelf — they’re used to make classrooms and leadership meetings a better place to be.
Leading Joyful Schools Blog
Real stories, proven practices, and honest reflections from leaders building schools where students and staff thrive. Your space for inspiration, ideas, and the courage to lead with heart.
About APC Leadership Collaborative
You didn’t become a superintendent, principal, or education leader because you wanted to manage politics, budgets, and adult agendas. You did it because you believe in schools where every student feels they belong and graduates ready to thrive — in college, career, and life.
At APC Leadership Collaborative, we help you navigate the demands of leadership without losing sight of your mission. We work alongside you to keep students and staff at the center of every decision — while helping you reconnect with the purpose that brought you here in the first place.
Let’s talk about what’s possible for your schools, your team, and your students.
You have big goals. We’ll help you get there.
What Our Partners Say
“One of the great things about partnering with APC Leadership Collaborative is that they don’t come in with an agenda or pre-made design of how to go about doing belonging work in your district. Two of their superpowers are that they are expert ‘questions-askers’ and listeners. Through asking expert questions, they help you identify your district’s intention around the work, your district’s distinctive context, and then support your district’s unique journey toward ensuring every individual feels welcome and that they belong. They literally meet you where you are and have become vital thought partners for staff. We love partnering with APC!”
“Asheville City Schools Foundation has partnered with APC for over 5 years and our work together has been transformational for students, staff, and our school district as a whole. I use the word partner intentionally because APC Leadership Collaborative knows how to build relationships and create opportunities for growth together. APC excels in facilitating processes that cultivate both student and adult leaders. Our students have presented at three national conferences with APC support and guidance.”