The Principal's Beacon

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About the Founder: Dr. Megan Murphy

The foundation of Principal's Beacon is built upon the 17-year career of Dr. Megan Murphy, a visionary school leader with a proven track record of creating thriving learning environments within multiple schools in a large mid-Atlantic school district.

Coaching Philosophy

Dr. Murphy's coaching philosophy is centered on her core leadership framework: C.O.R.E. She translates these values into actionable guidance to empower principals to achieve sustainable success:

Commitment: Establishing unwavering commitment to strategic goals, preventing burnout through boundary-setting, and ensuring career longevity.
Opportunities: Guiding leaders to identify and maximize systemic opportunities for high-impact innovation and professional development across their campus.
Relationships: Mastering the art of community and staff relationships to build trust, navigate complex political landscapes, and drive collective accountability.
Empowerment: Fostering genuine empowerment in staff and students by designing organizational structures that distribute leadership and drive excellence beyond the principal's office.

The Expertise Behind the Guidance: Proven in Practice, Rooted in Research

Dr. Murphy's coaching is uniquely informed by a powerful blend of extensive practical leadership and a rigorous academic background. This combination ensures your strategies are both proven in practice and rooted in research.

Academic Credentials

Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.): Her ultimate credential provides a research-backed, systemic framework for all coaching. The concentration in Special Education ensures an unparalleled depth of expertise in creating inclusive, equitable, and legally compliant systems.
Master's Degree in Educational Leadership (M.Ed.): Provides the core administrative and organizational theory required to successfully manage and lead complex school environments.
Dual Bachelor's Degree: She holds a B.S. in both Elementary and Special Education, with certification covering Birth through 12th Grade. This foundational expertise guarantees a holistic understanding of student needs and academic trajectories across the entire system.

Practical Leadership

Proven Veteran Principal: She has successfully led two distinct schools within a large mid-Atlantic school district, demonstrating the ability to navigate complex change and drive achievement across varied community contexts. This experience provides authentic, real-world solutions to your administrative challenges.