Stepping into school leadership is never easy—but what happens when you inherit a building in crisis, a community weighed down by poverty and opioids, and a culture defined by mistrust?In this first episode, Dr. Keith Collins shares his journey from reluctant administrator to principal of a struggling middle school in Appalachia. With honesty and heart, Keith reflects on navigating community challenges, rebuilding trust, and shifting a school culture from survival to hope.This is more than a story about one school—it’s a window into the real weight principals carry and the resilience it takes to lead. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to turn a school around, this conversation is for you.Keywords: Trust in schools; American education; school leadership; leadership in education; principal voices; principal; American leadership storiesShare this podcast with a colleague, mentor, or friend who needs to hear it. And if you’ve got a story of your own, submit it at⁠ www.leading4learning.com⁠.

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