Leading With Support
From MI SoundBoard by Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB)
November 21, 2025 · 41 min · Season 1 · Episode 190
About this episode
Tiela Schurman, the 2026 Michigan High School Principal of the Year, discusses her leadership philosophy and strategies for empowering teachers.
The Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals has announced its 2026 Michigan High School Principal of the Year—and in this episode, we sit down with the winner, Tiela Schurman of Midland High School. Listen in as she shares her passion for building exceptional learning environments, the ways she empowers teachers to do their best work, and the leadership philosophy that drives her success.
People in this episode
Guest: Tiela Schurman
Topics covered
- education leadership
- high school principals
- teacher empowerment
- learning environments
- leadership philosophy
Keywords
- Tiela Schurman
- Michigan High School Principal of the Year
- education
- leadership
- teacher empowerment
- learning environments
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, Midland High School
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