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This is where we share what’s happening across LEI. From student and educator experiences to program updates and community impact, these stories give a closer look at how leadership is growing every day. Whether it’s preparing for an upcoming experience, reflecting on a recent one, or sharing important organizational updates, this is where the journey comes to life.
Student Leadership Begins Beyond the Comfort Zone with LEI
How Transformational Experiences Build Confidence, Resilience, and Future Leaders At LEI, we believe leadership is nurtured through experiences that challenge people to grow. That’s why we are proud to offer…
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Investing in Educators Who Inspire Future Leaders with LEI Sponsorship
Okaloosa County educators attending the Gardner Carney Leadership Institute (GCLI) Leadership Lab at Stevenson School as part of a Leadership Experience Initiative (LEI) leadership development program. Four Local School Leaders…
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From Farm to Table: Discovering Culture Through Experience Sponsored by LEI
During her Students Shoulder to Shoulder experience in Puerto Rico, one LEI student had the opportunity to step outside the classroom and into a new culture through hands-on learning and…
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Four LEI Students Prepare for Transformational Summer Leadership Experiences
Four LEI students are preparing for transformative summer experiences in Puerto Rico, Utah, and California. Learn how these leadership adventures will help them build confidence, resilience, and skills that last a lifetime.
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Leadership Starts With Reflection
How the GCLI experience challenged one Florida principal to rethink leadership, culture, and connection in education. A Different Perspective on Leadership Michelle Heck, principal of Choctawhatchee High School, spent a…
The Investment That Ripples: From Leadership Lab to Principal of the Year
An “A” rating can appear simple at first glance. It is a letter, a number, a point of pride on a state report. Within the Okaloosa County School District, that…
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