The Blueprint Blog

Resources, articles, and videos to help your school thrive.

Shawn Herkstroeter 9/6/24 Shawn Herkstroeter 9/6/24

Starting the Year with Keystone Habits

Choosing a keystone habit is a great way to start the new school year…and has the potential for powerful transformation!

Shawn Herkstroeter 5/10/24 Shawn Herkstroeter 5/10/24

4 Ways to End the School Year Well

Helpful ways - and practical examples - to thrive this time of year.

Shawn Herkstroeter 12/8/23 Shawn Herkstroeter 12/8/23

Stop the Hurry

Christmas can be a crazy time - especially for teachers - but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some great thoughts on getting a handle on the “holidaze!”

Dana Kirchoff 3/31/23 Dana Kirchoff 3/31/23

Podcast Episode 002: Shawn Herkstroeter

From someone who never planned on being a principal to becoming a thriving leader and coach to other educational leaders, too.

Ryan Kirchoff 2/3/23 Ryan Kirchoff 2/3/23

ChatGPT: How Should Faith-based Schools Respond?

Plus, help equip your school through an upcoming webinar.

Dana Kirchoff 1/27/23 Dana Kirchoff 1/27/23

Podcast Episode 001: Andy Van Weele

How one school went from 19 kids to completely full in the kickoff episode of The Blueprint Schools Podcast.

Shawn Herkstroeter 1/20/23 Shawn Herkstroeter 1/20/23

5 Strategies to Avoid Quitter’s Day

Five proven ways to get traction this year.

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