Dr. Andrew (Andy) Jacks—Celebrating and Supporting Principals at the National School Leaders Conference powered by NAESP

Our guests, Dr. Andy Jacks, is an award-winning principal, speaker, author, and leadership coach dedicated tohelping educators build thriving school communities full of energy, growth, and fun. A former Virginia Principal of the Year and National Distinguished Principal, he shares practical, research-based strategies on leadership, school improvement, student engagement, and creating lasting positive change. He is the author of Discipline Win and speaks nationally to inspire leaders to make the everyday difference. Locally, he is a disability-advocate, serving as the President of the Autism Society of Northern Virginia. AssociationsVirginia Tech, Gracie Branch, Prince Williams County Public Schools, Ellis Elementary School, VirginiaDepartment of Education   Your Host: ⁠⁠Jacob Easley II, PhD,PMP⁠⁠  Sponsor NAESP.  National School Leaders Conference–Powered by NAESP is designed for Pre-K–12 principals and assistant principals, featuring high-impact learning tracks, networking, and the newly added "Camp Lead-A-Lot" retreat. Held July 13-15, 2026, Orlando, FL, learn more and register at naespconferenence.org.  Resources: EDUP The Experience Discipline Win  Author, Dr. Andrew Jacks  Greeting:  Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez, NCLD #EDUPXE #EDUCATIONALEXCELLENCE #EDUCATIONALEQUITY #Principals #POTY #XEListeningTour