Principal. I transform schools.  Creator of Dare to Disrupt

I help school leaders think for themselves and lead without permission.

Build systems. Ask harder questions. Hold the line.

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Dare to question what’s always been done

Who Am I

I’m Dr. Cynthia Gunner-principal and education consultant with 25+ years leading school transformation.

I build systems that:

  • Create clarity

  • Drive accountability

  • Sustain results beyond the leader

I push leaders to think independently, challenge tradition, and make decisions that actually move schools forward.

What I Help People Do

I help leaders disrupt ineffective practices and build systems that produce results.

* Say what matters. Name what’s broken. Decide on purpose.

*Do the right thing, even when it costs comfort.

*What you allow once becomes the standard.

*Inspect what you expect and follow through every time.

Who I Work With

I work with principals, school leaders, and education professionals who are serious about transformation- not performance.

If you are ready to lead intentionally, disrupt autopilot thinking, and do the disciplined work of building systems that last.

My Featured Services

  • This short term engagement is designed to diagnose the real issues & identify next steps.  

    What this includes:

    • Diagnostic discovery conversation

    • Focused strategy session

    • Review of relevant content or materials

    • Clear recommendations & next actions

    Best for leaders facing decision fatigue, conflict, or stalled progress who need clarity quickly.

  • This engagement provides sustained coaching focused on decision-making, accountability, and follow through in real leadership situations.

    What this includes:

    • Ongoing 1:1 coaching sessions (monthly or bi-weekly)

    • Problem solving around live leadership challenges

    • Direct feedback & reflection

    • Support focused on clarity, courage, and consistency

    Best for leaders who want consistent, high level support while navigating complex roles.

  • This engagement focuses on closing the gap between decisions and execution by strengthening systems, expectations, and accountability structures.


    What this includes:

    • Leadership or team diagnostic

    • Review of systems & practices

    • Strategy & planning sessions

    • Clear accountability structures & next steps

    Best for organizations struggling with follow through, inconsistency, or systems breakdowns.

How I Lead

Real decisions. Real leadership.

Closing the Circle: Inspect What You Expect

Mistakes Principals Make Under Pressure

Consistency Across Different School Context

Testimonial: Dr. Shaakira Akbar, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning
Testimonial: - Eunika Ayers, Assistant Principal
Testimonial: Sherelle Minter, EdTech Specialist
Testimonial: Micaela Copeland, Instructional Coach

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