Connect with the Show Here!A lot of leaders feel pressure to be polished, serious, and unshakable. I do not buy that, and neither does Nick Holtvluwer, Principal of Mammoth Heights Elementary in Parker, Colorado, who somehow manages to lead a school for a decade, build a huge online following, and still find time to do stand up comedy at Comedy Works in Denver.Nick shares his nontraditional path from television production into education, and why those “side quests” become real assets for educational leadership. We get into what he learned teaching in the primary grades, how relying on a team changes everything, and why strong systems like PLCs help teachers solve problems together instead of struggling in isolation. We also talk about the on-the-ground realities of administration, from learning to handle conflict to the moment you realize you cannot make everyone happy and should not try.We dig into school culture and climate as the foundation for everything else, including hiring. Nick explains the questions he asks in interviews to spot reflective educators who fit the mission of the school, plus how trust is built with staff and families over time. Then we shift to social media for schools: how to “put more positive out there,” strengthen community connection, and keep communication consistent, especially during disruptive seasons like COVID.If you care about school leadership, teacher support, student centered decision making, and building a healthy school community with a little humor, this conversation will hit home. Subscribe, share this with an educator who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Connect with Nick Holtvluwer:Tik Tok: @nickholtvluwerInstagram: @nick_holtvluwerX: @NickHoltvluwerNew and Improve  Teach Better Mid Roll Network Ad Support the showClick Here to Connect with Principal JL: