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Thriving Educators. Stronger Schools.

We believe educator well-being and thriving schools go hand in hand.

We’re proud to be a winner of D CEO’s 2026 Mergers & Acquisitions Awards. In August 2025, Principal Impact Collaborative and The Educator Collective joined forces to build a stronger, more sustainable future for educational leadership in North Texas. In our first year as one organization, 111% more educators were reached.

Principal Impact Collaborative +
The Educator Collective

Learn how two proven organizations came together to expand our reach and create a multiplier effect for the people who power our schools and their students.

Improving Leadership Continuity in Texas Schools

The Need

21%

turnover among Texas principals

19%

turnover among Texas teachers

Our Reach
2025–26 School Year

52

principals

2,506

teachers

31

school districts

Our Impact

92%

retention rate across both cohorts

88%

of teachers plan to stay in the same district in 2026-27 compared to 79% Texas average

Our Impact

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Leadership Development

Cohort-based learning, coaching and skill-building, so leaders are reflective, resilient and ready to lead.

83% increased leadership effectiveness (as rated by a supervisor)

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Innovation

Equipping educators to lead change and design transformative solutions for their schools and systems.

Campus-level initiative achieved 36+% MAP math growth

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Well-Being

Tools, space and practices to help educators stay energized, reconnect with their purpose and rediscover joy in their work.

91% report stress reduction and better stress management

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Community
Building

We connect educators with peers across campuses and districts, combating isolation and cultivating a network of support.

95% of Educator Membership Program attendees reported stronger connections with their colleagues after attending events

Our Programs

“I felt stagnant, but I’m revitalized. ...This has reignited my desire to think outside the box and approach leadership from a different way.”

– Principal Fellowship Participant
“I have never come across another organization that makes teachers feel as appreciated and valued as The Educator Collective does.”

– Teacher
“The Leadership Lab experience is phenomenal for anyone who is building people, building children and building generational success.”

– School District Leader
“I have come to realize that I can excel as a leader while prioritizing my own well-being.”

– Principal Fellowship Participant
“The Educator Collective has allowed me to take a breather for myself, regroup and be the best educator I can for my students. These gatherings always come at the exact right moment—I’m able to laugh, share with others and revive my soul."

– Well-Being Series Participant