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Lead with Clarity. Connect with Purpose. Live with Balance.
Leading in education today isn’t easy. It’s complex, fast-moving, and—at times—lonely. You’re expected to support your team, manage competing priorities, and make sound decisions, all while maintaining your own sense of balance and fulfillment.
The North Star Network (NSN) was created for leaders like you — passionate, purpose-driven educators who want to lead with confidence and connection without losing themselves in the process.
Hi, I’m Darlene, and I want to help you achieve your goals to be the amazing leader you want to be!
Being a leader can be lonely. I know, I’ve been there. Right now, it’s especially challenging. This important role demands leaders who are skilled communicators and problem solvers. At the same time, you must build the capacity of your team to help you create a culture where everyone thrives. I can help you do just that. Want to learn more about me?
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Darlene’s invaluable coaching is a tremendous asset.
Darlene has served as my educational leadership coach for over a year at San Gabriel Unified School District. Darlene’s invaluable coaching is a tremendous asset to me as she provides invaluable guidance and ideas to help me design and promote my professional goals, district initiatives, team building and positive school culture. Darlene is approachable and willing to discuss all educational topics. I continue to learn from Darlene and appreciate how she shares her vast knowledge and professional experiences with me.
– Sandra Alley, Principal
Darlene’s experience and knowledge in educational leadership have taken me to the next level of my principalship.
Her coaching has allowed me to build leadership capacity and strengthen administrator-teacher relationships.
– Tuoi Nguyen, Elementary
Darlene possesses the ability to convey messages of great complexity in a clear, succinct, but nuanced manner that has proven invaluable.
A sample of exemplary advice is, “Foremost address matters of compliance, so that time can be devoted to what you are most passionate about.
– Muhammad Abul_Qawi, Principal, Continuation High School
What’s Yours to Carry?
A Checklist for Overloaded Principals
This checklist will help you figure out which is which. It takes about 15 minutes. Do it honestly, and you’ll walk away knowing exactly where to start.