Kevin works at the American Cooperative School of Tunis and is the secondary school principal. This is his 23rd year in education. Kevin is originally from Philadelphia, PA USA and is a die-hard sports fan. He has been married for 22 years to his wife Pascale and has three children. Kevin loves learning. In his spare time he does 10 minute yoga and runs two miles everyday.
Show Highlights
A secret weapon that arms you to face global challenges in education.
A transformative experience to boost confidence in handling tough situations to make leadership easier.
Immersing yourself in the “human aspect” of school leadership.
Grow beyond comfort zones with the importance of intentional leadership and narrative control.
Tackle the challenges in front of you with support that fits your diverse leadership style and personality.
A turning point in your career to get to the rewards of school leadership.
Clear the hurdles in school leadership and foster a culture of celebrating successes in a Mastermind.
The positive spotlight tool every leader needs to improve their leadership.
“I think we talked about it a little earlier. I love the combination of how the meetings work. I like being held accountable by a group of educational leaders, and from the book reads, they've been very good. All readers are leaders.You have to be reading. You have to stay current. And that's something that I really appreciate with the Mastermind.”
-Kevin Thomas
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