Episode 1 (Interview w/ Coebie on Resigning Part 1)

Coebie, a principal with 31 years of experience, recently retired on June 30, 2025. She discussed her emotional journey, including the challenges of balancing intuitive leadership with data-driven policies, the impact of school closures and COVID-19, and the frustration with one-year-only contracts for new teachers. Coebie emphasized the importance of valuing and supporting children and teachers, and expressed concerns about the current educational system's focus on test scores over holistic development. She plans to explore new passions and inspire other leaders to think outside the box.