Date:     January 28, 2027
Time:     9:00am – 3:00pm

Type:     In-Person

Location: WRESA
          200 Ridgefield Ct, Suite 206
          Asheville, NC 28806

 Fee:     $45 WRESA Members
          $70 Non-members

**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However, you
are welcome to send a colleague in your place. If you need to change the
name of the person attending, send an email to registrations@wresa.org
with the information of the person who will attend in your place.

CEUs:      5 Contact Hours
Limit:    45 Participants
Audience: K-12 Administrators and Aspiring Administrators
What to bring?: Your own device

How Great Leaders Build Trust, Accountability, and High Expectations Through Everyday Conversations

Description: 

Have you ever wondered why some schools naturally develop a positive, high-performing culture while others struggle with conflict, inconsistency, and low morale? Or have you ever walked away from a difficult conversation with an employee wondering, “Did I handle that the right way?”

The reality is that school culture isn’t built through programs, slogans, or initiatives. It is shaped by the conversations leaders have every day. Every interaction either strengthens trust, reinforces expectations, or weakens the culture you’re trying to create.

In this interactive, full-day workshop, school leaders will discover practical strategies for creating a culture where relationships matter, accountability is embraced, and teaching and learning thrive. Participants will explore the Core Four of Leadership —Judgment, Relationships, Work Ethic, and Integrity—and learn how those leadership qualities are brought to life through the Five C’s of Sustainable School Culture: Communication, Consistency, Collaboration, Commitment, and Compassion.

Throughout the day, participants will engage in realistic leadership scenarios, practice navigating challenging conversations, and learn how to use artificial intelligence as a leadership coach to prepare for difficult discussions, strengthen communication, and become more reflective, confident leaders.

Participants will leave with practical conversation frameworks, AI-powered leadership tools, and strategies they can immediately apply to shape a stronger school culture—one conversation at a time.

Presenter BIO:

Scott Rhodes – Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources with Henderson County Public Schools

Mr. Rhodes is starting his 34th year in public education. He has served in Henderson County as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, middle and high school principal, and now serves as assistant superintendent for Human Resources.

Mr. Rhodes received his undergraduate degree in Health and Physical Education from Western Carolina University and his master’s degree in School Administration from Gardner Webb University.

Mr. Rhodes was selected as the 2015 NASSP, North Carolina Secondary Principal of the Year.

If you have additional questions, contact Candie Sellers at csellers@wresa.org

Date:     January 28, 2027
Time:     9:00am – 3:00pm

Type:     In-Person

Location: WRESA
          200 Ridgefield Ct, Suite 206
          Asheville, NC 28806

 Fee:     $45 WRESA Members
          $70 Non-members

**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However, you
are welcome to send a colleague in your place. If you need to change the
name of the person attending, send an email to registrations@wresa.org
with the information of the person who will attend in your place.

CEUs:      5 Contact Hours
Limit:    45 Participants
Audience: K-12 Administrators and Aspiring Administrators
What to bring?: Your own device

How Great Leaders Build Trust, Accountability, and High Expectations Through Everyday Conversations

Description: 

Have you ever wondered why some schools naturally develop a positive, high-performing culture while others struggle with conflict, inconsistency, and low morale? Or have you ever walked away from a difficult conversation with an employee wondering, “Did I handle that the right way?”

The reality is that school culture isn’t built through programs, slogans, or initiatives. It is shaped by the conversations leaders have every day. Every interaction either strengthens trust, reinforces expectations, or weakens the culture you’re trying to create.

In this interactive, full-day workshop, school leaders will discover practical strategies for creating a culture where relationships matter, accountability is embraced, and teaching and learning thrive. Participants will explore the Core Four of Leadership —Judgment, Relationships, Work Ethic, and Integrity—and learn how those leadership qualities are brought to life through the Five C’s of Sustainable School Culture: Communication, Consistency, Collaboration, Commitment, and Compassion.

Throughout the day, participants will engage in realistic leadership scenarios, practice navigating challenging conversations, and learn how to use artificial intelligence as a leadership coach to prepare for difficult discussions, strengthen communication, and become more reflective, confident leaders.

Participants will leave with practical conversation frameworks, AI-powered leadership tools, and strategies they can immediately apply to shape a stronger school culture—one conversation at a time.

Presenter BIO:

Scott Rhodes – Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources with Henderson County Public Schools

Mr. Rhodes is starting his 34th year in public education. He has served in Henderson County as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, middle and high school principal, and now serves as assistant superintendent for Human Resources.

Mr. Rhodes received his undergraduate degree in Health and Physical Education from Western Carolina University and his master’s degree in School Administration from Gardner Webb University.

Mr. Rhodes was selected as the 2015 NASSP, North Carolina Secondary Principal of the Year.

If you have additional questions, contact Candie Sellers at csellers@wresa.org