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From Crisis to Catalyst: Turning Coaching Cuts into Leadership Opportunities

August 4th at 11:00 AM PT/ 1:00 PM CT

 

How leaders are turning budget strain into sustainable instructional growth.
When coaching budgets get slashed, smart districts don't just survive – they thrive by unlocking the instructional leadership potential that's been hiding in plain sight. Join Sean Bulson, Superintendent of Hartford County Public Schools, and Rindy Ward, Director of Learning Services at Yuma Elementary School District, in conversation with Dr. Leila Nuland, Senior Vice President at Education Elements, as they reveal how to transform budget constraints into sustainable growth opportunities.
 
You'll discover:
  • How to identify untapped instructional expertise within your existing teams
  • Proven strategies for developing principals and teacher leaders into confident instructional coaches
  • Real-world case studies from districts that successfully pivoted from external coaching to internal capacity building
  • Practical frameworks for creating sustainable instructional leadership systems that outlast budget cycles
Don't let budget cuts define your instructional future. Learn how forward-thinking districts are building stronger, more resilient leadership structures from within – and why this approach often delivers better long-term results than traditional coaching models.
Perfect for superintendents, principals, curriculum directors, and instructional leaders ready to turn challenges into competitive advantages.

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Our Esteemed Panelists

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Dr. Sean W. Bulson

Superintendent, Harford County Public Schools- Panelist

Dr. Sean W. Bulson has served as Superintendent of Harford County Public Schools since 2018, bringing over two decades of educational leadership experience to the role. He holds degrees from American University, Marymount University, and George Washington University in international relations, ESOL, and educational leadership.Prior to joining Harford County, Dr. Bulson served as Superintendent of Wilson County Schools in North Carolina and led innovative laboratory school initiatives with the University of North Carolina System designed to serve students from low-performing schools.
 
Recognition & Leadership

Dr. Bulson was named Maryland Superintendent of the Year in 2023 and selected as one of three national recipients of the American Association of School Administrators' prestigious Family Engagement Changemaker award in 2025. He serves on the AASA Executive Committee and Governing Board, and was appointed by Governor Wes Moore to Maryland's Professional Standards & Teacher Education Board.
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Dr. Leila Nuland

Senior Vice President at Education Elements - Host

Over the course of her career, Dr. Leila Nuland has leveraged her experience as a high school teacher to build out high-impact products and services that support K-12 educators and leaders. She is passionate about inclusive leadership and has a track record for developing strategy for and managing teams in a high-growth environment.

 

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Rindy Ward

Administrator, Yuma Elementary School - Panelist

For the past three decades, Lurinda has been an educator and site administrator within Yuma Elementary School District One, with a 15-year tenure as the Director of Learning Services. She oversees a dynamic team of instructional coaches, orchestrating district-wide professional development initiatives and on-site instructional coaching. Her unwavering belief in the essential pillars of educational excellence—teacher efficacy, efficiency, and resiliency—drives her mission.  She steers her team towards crafting innovative, pertinent, and timely professional development opportunities alongside coaching strategies tailored to empower educators in cultivating rigorous and thriving classroom environments. These endeavors not only elevate instructional quality but also foster a passion for learning within students.