The Dynamic Leadership Model™ is the basis of this course. We dive into four key components of a thriving learning community: leadership, Social-Emotional Learning, Whole Brain Learning and Community. Each component is essential to the whole.

In just six modules, you can learn how to advance student achievement and staff well-being, and integrate them into curriculum and daily routines.

You have a vision for your class/school and want your leadership to make a difference. Developing educators is imperative to having students Learning inside a small community of like-minded educational leaders provides a strong sense of support as we finally have a place we can share and learn the tools we need. We tailor the program to your school goals and development needs, which we also discuss on the group coaching calls.. So we have included 15 short professional development videos for your staff professional development.

You Will learn to:

• Establish a self-care routine

• Diffuse conflicts effectively

• Cultivate an empowering mindset

• Navigate stress with confidence

• Prioritize tasks strategically

• Guide and educate parents

• Identify what’s urgent vs. important

• Envision a clear path to success

• Recognize hidden barriers to growth

• Communicate to inspire future action

• Apply brain-based learning strategies

• Balance transformational and managerial leadership

Learning inside a small community of like-minded educational leaders provides a strong sense of support as we finally have a place we can share and learn the tools we need. We tailor the program to your school goals and development needs, which we also discuss on the group coaching calls.

Be empowered to realize your vision as a leader!

Discover practical, proactive strategies to foster an inclusive, caring culture, nurture critical thinking, and engage your entire school community.

Principals and teachers are in a position to make the biggest impact on society – bigger than any other sector! The key to making that difference is The Dynamic Leadership Model™ so students can reach their learning potential and members of your community can thrive.

Learn specific, proactive, step-by-step strategies to build a caring and inclusive culture with Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and take care of classroom management once and for all.

Principals and teachers are in a position to make the biggest impact on society – bigger than any other sector! The key to making that difference is not yoga but practical, proactive social and emotional learning (SEL) skills/Emotional Intelligence (EQ). Once SEL practices are in place, students can reach their learning potential academically.

This is what Child Psychiatrist Dr. Kathleen Friend says about the work:

I collaborated with an SEL School Advisor who leads school-wide implementation. As a client in my course, we co-taught a series of workshops for staff and parents. The principal shared:

The workshops exceeded our expectations! The discussions and exercises deeply resonated with staff, fostering a strong commitment to prioritizing SEL. — Karena Amow, principal of Dunross Preparatory School, Trinidad

A high school teacher who has been working in the Educational Leadership Redefined Program, followed by Train the Trainer Mastermind says,

What Margaret provides is so needed in schools right now. The SEL strategies she teaches are extremely helpful to me as a person and as a teacher. Her positive manner inspires me every time we interact. She is a great role model for us as educators. Margaret embodies what she teaches. — Melissa Cromarty, teacher, Churchill Community School

An 8th grade teacher was so excited after putting a strategy into practice, she wrote,

I have a new 8th grader who struggles with impulse control and interrupts constantly and I am watching myself become activated. I DID try the new strategy to guide the conversation and IT WAS AWESOME! Honestly, I felt like a super teacher! He was open, honest, and we talked about how he can be a great leader! There was a total shift when I saw him later in class. And his friends felt it and stepped up, too. SO COOL! — Dinah Barthelmess, teacher, Wilmette Jr. High School, Chicago

Here Is What You Get:

In just six modules, you will build a strong foundation in The Dynamic Leadership Model™, focusing on educational leadership through an SEL lens. You’ll explore practical applications of whole-brain learning and gain training tailored for school communities, including teachers, parents, and staff—essential for supporting students in reaching their full potential.

This journey requires investing in your own growth as a leader. You’ll implement self-care, mindset, and problem-solving strategies to create optimal conditions in your school. Since we learn best in community, this interactive program includes mentoring and coaching to support your transformation.

By connecting these strategies to your school’s specific goals, you’ll emerge as a leader in social and emotional learning.

Includes:

1. Unique, step-by-step practical life tools which include first-hand training strategies you can teach your communities and they can teach the learners. Self-care, mindset and problem-solving strategies are critical for thriving.

2. Pre/Mid/Post program calls to measure growth.

3. A support structure and accountability system for success

4. Workbooks for each module to help with implementation.

5. Checklists, Tools and Resources

6. Structures and scripts you can utilize to manage your relationships.

7. A way of thinking that looks for opportunities with a lens of possibility.

8. A one-on-one coaching call (optional)

9. 15 Staff Training Videos

10. A private community to share your progress, ask questions and contribute to our growing community.

11. A certificate upon completion

12. Bonus: As a valued member on our email list, you receive tips, discussions and free downloads.

6-Module Program Includes:

Deepen Your Learning

For those looking to advance further, Educational Leadership Redefined™ Part 2 offers six modules of training which deepens SEL concepts, enhances self-awareness, and builds more effective leadership and communication skills.

This can be followed by the Train the Trainer Mastermind—a six-month, advanced program for education leaders. Twice a month, we meet to apply SEL strategies, explore whole-brain learning, and develop high-quality professional development trainings.

You’ll gain practical tools to support staff to help students develop independence in interpersonal skills—creating lasting, replicable structures of support. More information can be found here: Train the Trainer Mastermind

LEARN ALL YOU NEED TO TRANSFORM YOUR SCHOOL

This Program Is Unique:

Educational Leadership Redefined™ equips education leaders with practical strategies, a structured support system, and personalized coaching in both group and private settings. The program includes 15 impactful video trainings for staff and emphasizes proactive teaching in a calm, focused state. By learning and applying SEL skills, both adults and students take ownership of their relationships and interactions. Rather than relying on worksheets or computer-based exercises, this training fosters in-person social learning—an essential need in today’s digital age.

As a lifelong learner, Margaret has honed her SEL and coaching expertise beyond traditional teacher training programs. With a deep understanding of interpersonal skills, she has successfully guided both educators and students in applying SEL strategies. As an SEL expert and former teacher leader, she is passionate about empowering education leaders to achieve their vision.

Once you are in the foundation program, you will be supported to transform your community with related programs such as:

SEL Wisdom for Kids — A free video series teaching children SEL skills through the arts and Language Arts with fun activities that can extend beyond each 15-20-minute video lesson.

A Parent Coaching Program is also available for an additional investment. The idea is to serve the entire community, teachers, students, and parents so everyone “speaks the same language” and uses the same SEL strategies. Transform your culture by getting the training and implementing it with support.

Participants who have done the Train the Trainer Mastermind are also excited to be able to develop powerful, practical training for their staff using whole brain learning strategies to bring their workshops to life.

Take your first step in this foundation program and set yourself on a path to feeling empowered regardless of circumstances.

Testimonials:

We invite you to listen to this video. These teachers and their colleagues just participated in a 3-hour professional development workshop learning similar concepts addressed in this program.

Prior to 2020, Margaret had the privilege of doing an extensive project for a school board director in the Netherlands. Here is what she said about the experience.

We hired Margaret Boersma to support teachers with our board’s vision. Teaching social and emotional learning inside a school curriculum and making it part of the company‘s goals improved the entire mission of our organization.

Working in close connection with the board, school director and lead teachers Margaret and her professional partner, facilitated a professional development day for lead teachers and a principal, presented a workshop for the school team and organized and coordinated the whole project with students (demonstration lessons) while working toward our school board vision.

Margaret’s experience and expertise regarding social emotional skills is amazing. She brought a lot of knowledge, experience and eagerness to learn about SEL into our schools. Margaret is absolutely a professional leader in organizing a program in SEL for a  school organization! We plan on having Margaret continue training at the school board/district level in the near future.

— Marian Bakker, School Board Ultiem, The Netherlands

In her interactions with learners of all ages, adults and children, Margaret Boersma embodies the social-emotional skills she teaches. She is a master of attentive listening and communication, a coach that values, supports, and empowers her clients.

— Cindy Sisti, Teacher, York Region District School Board

Perhaps why I think so highly of what she does is because her approach really lets children do the mental process for themselves and "arrive” at the intended thoughtful destination instead of disseminating information. She functions at the top of the Blooms Taxonomy - where most teachers rarely go.  

— Susan Ciminelli, Executive Director, White Waves Education Consulting

Margaret Boersma’s experience and expertise regarding social emotional literacy/skills is outstanding! She has offered many programs in different places across Canada and the United States as well as in Holland and New Zealand. Anyone who is looking for guidance on how to teach and support children/students, you won't look elsewhere when you see what Boersma has to offer. She has impacted countless students, educators and parents around the world. 

— Lynn McLaughlin, Podcast Host, Award-Winning Author, Professional Speaker, Advocate, Former Superintendent of Greater Essex County District School Board, Ontario, Canada

Everyone is on a team, whether it is a committee, a school staff, your classroom or your family. If you see yourself as a leader, this program is for you.

Transform your school culture