Projected Outcomes

This course helps school leaders and educators build greater self-awareness and emotional intelligence within their school communities. Participants will learn to recognize behavior patterns, apply Transactional Analysis and Systems Theory, and transform conflict into collaboration through the Empowerment Triangle. They’ll design authentic systems and practices that foster accountability, trust, and a healthy school culture — culminating in a personalized action plan for lasting impact.

Who This Course Benefits

This course welcomes school leaders and educators who aspire to lead with authenticity, clarity, and emotional intelligence. It’s designed for Heads of School, Principals, and Assistant Heads; Montessori and public-school administrators; instructional coaches and teacher leaders; as well as consultants, organizational coaches, and educational leadership students engaged in systemic transformation. Any educator seeking to strengthen trust, transparency, and accountability within their school community will find this experience deeply meaningful.

Self-Paced Course

Designed for busy school leaders and educators who want to engage deeply with the material on their own schedule. Participants can move through the lessons and reflections at a comfortable pace, with opportunities to apply insights directly to their school communities. All resources, readings, and activities are available online for flexible access. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate for 8 professional development hours.

About the Course

This four-week course is designed for school leaders, educators, and organizational teams seeking to build and sustain a culture where authenticity and accountability flourish. Grounded in emotional intelligence, systems thinking, and relational awareness, participants will explore how their individual behaviors and schoolwide structures shape the collective culture. Through guided reflection, discussion, and application, leaders will learn to transform reactive patterns into empowered, trust-based relationships that foster excellence and sustainable growth. The course integrates principles from Transactional Analysis, the Drama and Empowerment Triangles, and Systems Theory, providing participants with a framework to identify cultural dynamics, realign relationships, and implement structures that nurture authenticity and accountability in their schools.

Shawn Edwards

Shawn Edwards is an AMI Certified Elementary Guide with 15 years of teaching experience and 18 years of experience as a Head of School. She is a Positive Discipline Trainer and holds a master's degree in Transformational Leadership and Coaching from the Wright Graduate University for the Realization of the Human Potential. She works for the Center for Guided Montessori Studies as an Instructional Guide and a Practicum Advisor for Leadership. She owns a coaching and consulting business: ToolHows "How To" Tools for Parents and Schools. www.toolhows.com.

Course Curriculum

5 Chapters · 25 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome to Developing and Sustaining a Culture of Authenticity and Accountability in Your Schools

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      Course Outline

  2. 2

    Understanding Yourself and Your Constituents

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      What are you Inviting

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      What is Behavior Telling You

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      Who Needs What

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      Kindness and Firmness

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      Practicing Kindness and Firmness

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      Video - What May You be Inviting

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      Video - Meeting The Need Behind the Behavior

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    Transactional Analysis and the Drama Triangle

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      Document 1_ T.A. resources

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      Document 2 T.A. Resources

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      Document 3_ Drama Triangle Quiz

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      Video Three Transactional Analysis

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      Video Four The Drama Triangle

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    The Empowerment Triangle and Systems Thinking

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      Document One

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      Document Two

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      Document Three

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      Document Four

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      Video Five From Drama to Empowerment

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      Video Six Systems Theories

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    Building and Sustaining Systems for Authenticity and Accountability

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      Document One

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      Document Two

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      Document Three

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      Document Four

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      Document Five

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      Video Seven

Building Trust, Inspiring Excellence, Transforming Education

The course culminates in a celebration of growth and leadership transformation, emphasizing how authentic, accountable relationships inspire excellence in both educators and students—and ultimately, transform education itself.

Ready to Transform Your School Culture?

Join our course today and discover how authenticity and accountability can transform your school culture. Secure Your Enrollment $395 - Special Discount for IMC Members $365 Receive a certificate for 8 professional development hours.

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