<p>Dr. Darrin Peppard is a nationally recognized leadership expert, keynote speaker, and author. A former high school principal and superintendent, Darrin brings nearly three decades of experience in education to his work as a leadership coach and consultant. He is the author of <em>Road to Awesome</em> and <em>Culture First Classrooms</em>, and the host of the <em>Leaning Into Leadership</em> podcast. Through coaching, speaking, and professional learning, Darrin helps leaders embrace clarity, lead with purpose, and create thriving school cultures.</p><p><br></p><p>  <strong>You often talk about school leaders beingstuck in a “cycle of chaos.”</strong> What does that actually look like day to day, and how do leaders know when they’re caught in it?</p><p>  <strong>Once leaders recognize they’re in that cycle, where should they start?</strong> What are a few practical steps they can take to break out of chaos and move toward clarity?</p><p>  <strong>Many leaders say they want to be in classrooms more but struggle to make it happen.</strong> What gets in the way mostoften, and what does <em>effective</em> classroom presence really look like?</p><p>  <strong>When leaders are in classrooms, what makes the difference between just observing and truly leading instruction?</strong> What are your top tips for becoming a strong, impactful instructional leader?</p><p>Two inspirational advice taken from your book “Road toAwesome and Culture First Classrooms” to any educators who want to create an awesome culture in their community?</p><p><br></p><p>Websites:darrinpeppard.com  </p><p>roadtoawesome.net</p><p>instagram:@darrin_m_peppard </p><p>books:https://a.co/d/07qYCBLs  and <a href="https://a.co/d/02rt0MYO">https://a.co/d/02rt0MYO</a> </p><p> linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrinmpeppard/</p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DarrinMPeppard">https://www.youtube.com/@DarrinMPeppard</a></p><p>Podcast: <a href="https://leaning-into-leadership.captivate.fm">https://leaning-into-leadership.captivate.fm</a></p><p></p>