Marci Shepard, PhD, EdD

Big day! Presales are open for my book "Where the Science of Improvement Meets the Heart of Leadership" (@routledgebooks). It's a practical, usable guide that blends improvement science with cultural conditions needed for meaningful, system-wide change. Ships January 30.

These 2 amazing leaders sent me a message saying they’re ready for a snow-in—they’ve got their reading in hand! So fun seeing this book out in the world for the first time. I hope the leadership stories & focus on building a positive culture warm readers from the inside out.

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Grateful to Dave Schuler @AASAHQ for this generous endorsement of "Where the Science of Improvement Meets the Heart of Leadership." Their support for #EdLeaders & advocacy for equity-focused school system improvement reflects the very heart of this work.❤️#ImprovementScience

Just in time for Valentine’s! My book Where the Science of Improvement Meets the HEART of Leadership releases Feb 2026 in ebook, paperback, & hardcover (@routledgebooks). Because the best way to LOVE children is to improve the schools and districts that serve them. ❤️ 📘

Culture matters! ❤️ 😘

@CollegeFBonX @ohiou @OhioFootball!! #OUohyeah

A MAC team has beaten a Big Ten team in 16 of the past 18 seasons (2020 excluded). We have 5 different MAC vs Big Ten match ups week 1. Which MAC schools if any do you think wins?

Love the bustle of a new year on Purdue’s campus. We welcomed our newest PhD in Educational Leadership & Policy + Superintendent Licensure cohort, shared dissertation topics and insights across cohorts, and connected with colleagues! @Dr_A_Johnson @Christine_RK1

@JonHusted Welcome hOUme!! 💚 🐾 ⛳️ #ForeverOHIO

Move in day - a happy and sad day all rolled into the same moment.

Answer: @ohiou Principal Program student on @Jeopardy live tonight (June 5) at 7:00. Question: Who is Sarah? Clear your calendar and cheer on @OHIOPattonCOE’s very own Educational Leadership student, Sarah! 🎉📺💡🎬👏 #PattonProud

Excited to be publishing with @RoutledgeEOE via @WeAreTandF! ✅Publisher review, peer reviews, editorial board approval, then final contract signed! Excited to share this book supporting #edleaders driving continuous improvement, building positive culture, and advancing equity.

What’s better than celebrating students getting advanced education degrees at graduation? Doing so alongside amazing colleagues! #Graduation2025 #ForeverOhio

So proud to join the 128 folks (wow!) who signed up to testify at the @ohiosenate Senate Hearing on HB96 today. My testimony is attached! #FairSchoolFunding

Wait… is that me on a trading card?! What a fun surprise at the @ohiou Spotlight on Learning Conference—I had no idea these were being made! Honored (and a little amused!) to be featured among such thoughtful and creative AI leaders. #GottaCatchEmAll

Boiler up!!

Joining in on the action figure fun… It’s amazing what one can do with just a laptop, chart paper & markers, coffee, and a whole lot of passion for supporting school and district leaders! @OHIOPattonCOE @ohiou #CALLEDtoLead

It was such a joy to present the We-Note (a Keynote with amazing colleagues) and lead a breakout session at @ohiou Spotlight on Learning Conference! To top it all off, I loved celebrating our incredible scholars—especially the fabulous Fatiha from @OHIOPattonCOE!

When you need encouragement, just ask for it! Thanks, #AI! Let’s do this!!

Thanks for spreading the love, @ThomasAStevens2! 💕 @OHIOPattonCOE

@oasbo, thanks for hosting a great workshop this week on school treasurer and HR offices leading with AI!