I was expecting that when that many forward thinking, innovative drivers are put together, that there would be a plethora of best practices shared as well as ideas as to how we can all move our individual buildings forward. I was NOT disappointed.

Many of the challenges we face are very common. From creating a redemptive culture, to vital conversations around race, to dealing with the 'nuts and bolts' of our day-to-day reality, AWSP gives us a forum to discuss, question and think together.

Being a building leader can be an incredibly lonely profession. This level of PD, the frequency we meet, and the topics that we engage in will help to combat that feeling of isolation that many of us can experience.

I can honestly say this has been the best professional development I've ever had. The things I have learned and brought back to my building have had a direct impact on student achievement.

We are all experienced administrators, and now we are in a position to benefit from one another's experience, and then pass our collective ideas onto others so that we rise together in Washington.

The MPLN work moved my own thinking forward regarding effective leadership and system development. Most importantly, the focus on equity and collaborative leadership sharing provided a number of ideas to bring to my own school and district.