Robert Thornell, EdD, has over 25 years of education experience and has made it his career passion to help educational leaders improve their work. Robert has served as both an elementary and secondary principal as well as central office leader. He currently works with NWEA as a school improvement coach. He has published a book, Inside the Principal’s Office, and his dissertation revolved around the mentorship of campus administrators. Throughout his career he has continued this pursuit by developing skills of effective leadership and ambitious instruction.