You’re the New School Boss (aka Principal). Now What?
Stepping into school leadership is exciting — and overwhelming.
Suddenly, every decision matters. Every eye is on you.
You’re balancing expectations from staff, parents, and the board — all while trying to define your own vision for the school.
And the truth is, no one hands you a roadmap.
How do I know? Because I’ve been there, too.
Learn from My Experience.
When I first became head of school, I thought I was ready.
After more than a decade as a teacher and part-time administrator, I believed my experience and drive would carry me through.
But almost immediately, I found myself juggling responsibilities I had never faced before: reporting to a board, leading a large faculty, supporting a community still healing from change, and relocating my own family — all at once.
That experience became the foundation for my book, Becoming the New Boss, which I wrote to help new leaders just like you avoid the same pitfalls and lead with purpose and confidence from the start.
This Becoming the New School Boss Training brings that same wisdom to life to new and aspiring school leaders like you — in an interactive, supportive, and practical format.
Over six powerful 75-minute sessions, you’ll gain the confidence, strategies, and systems you need to lead your school effectively — without losing yourself in the process.
What’s Included?
Six live 75-minute training sessions led personally by me, Dr. Naphtali Hoff.
Each session builds on the last, guiding you step by step through the critical first stages of school leadership.
You’ll learn how to:
Build credibility and trust quickly with staff, students, and parents
Transition from teacher or assistant principal to leader with confidence and clarity
Manage change strategically so your initiatives take root and your team stays aligned
Develop productive relationships that form the foundation of your leadership success
Prevent burnout by setting healthy boundaries and mastering time and energy management
Lead with authenticity and influence, not authority
As an extra bonus, you’ll get 2 30-minute 1:1 coaching sessions with me (a $600 value) to help you hit the ground running and work through any challenges.
What You’ll Gain:
Personalized guidance from an experienced principal and executive coach
Actionable strategies you can implement immediately in your school
Access to exclusive resources and templates used by high-performing leaders
A supportive cohort of peers navigating the same challenges and opportunities you are
When Are the Sessions?
We will be meeting on Zoom on Sunday evenings from 8:00-9:15 PM Eastern. The first session is November 16. See the full schedule above.
Your Investment.
Your investment towards becoming the powerful leader you can be is just $2995.
(Early-bird rate: $2,495 for applications received by Monday, November 10.)
We accept Title IIA and other professional development funds.
Why $2995?
Each session delivers high-impact leadership development at a fraction of typical executive coaching rates (which average $500/hour).
You’ll receive over 7 hours of live training, plus access to tools, frameworks, and personal support designed to accelerate your growth.
And don’t forget the 2 30-minute coaching sessions!
Ready to Step Up as a School Leader?
Applications are now open for the next cohort of the New School Boss Training.
This isn’t theory — it’s a practical, proven roadmap for new school leaders who want to thrive, not just survive, their first years in the role.
Spaces are limited to ensure every participant receives personal attention. Your leadership journey deserves more than guesswork — it deserves a plan.
Join the Becoming The New School Leader Training and start leading with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
Can’t make a session live? No problem. All sessions are recorded and shared with participants, so you’ll never miss a lesson.
Exclusive Bonus!
Every participant receives a free copy of my book Becoming the New Boss, your companion guide to reinforce what you’ll learn throughout the course.