Harper Haven: A Field Guide for Turnaround School Leaders

Harper Haven is the proven playbook to help turnaround school leaders build joyful and high-performing schools for students and staff. No guesswork, just the entire blueprint!

Instructional Management

Apr 19, 2026

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6 min read

How To Use Your Walkthrough to Actually Improve Instruction

Stop Documenting Instruction and Start Fixing It

Alicia Harper

Scripts

Apr 12, 2026

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12 min read

What to Do When Veteran Teachers Push Back

Understanding Why They Push Back and How To Navigate It

Alicia Harper

Staff Morale

Apr 4, 2026

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12 min read

The Moment I Realized My Staff Didn't Trust Leadership... And What I Did About It

And By "Leadership," I mean "Me"

Alicia Harper

Mar 29, 2026

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9 min read

What Matters Most in Those First 30 Days

It's Not What You Think It Is.

Alicia Harper

Mar 22, 2026

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10 min read

This Isn't A Career Move. It's A Calling.

Doing School Turnaround Work? Read This First.

Alicia Harper

Guides

Mar 15, 2026

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10 min read

What Growing Up in Foster Care Taught Me About Leading Struggling Schools

Your Hardest Life Lessons Should Become Your Leadership Tools

Alicia Harper