Name: Beyond the Margins: The Hammer, the Heart, & the Power of Great Teams
Start: 2026-12-02T10:10:00-0500
End: 2026-12-02T11:20:00-0500

Beyond the Margins: The Hammer, the Heart, & the Power of Great Teams

Wednesday December 2, 2026 10:10am - 11:20am EST

Tidewater D

Every team needs both a Hammer and a Heart. Join two assistant principals as they share practical strategies for building trust, embracing diverse leadership styles, navigating conflict, and strengthening collaboration. Through reflection and real-world examples, participants will discover how to move beyond individual roles and build stronger PLCs, departments, leadership teams, and school communities.

Speakers

Ms. Danielle Gish

Assistant Principal, Williamsburg James City County Public Schools

Danielle Gish is a high school assistant principal with 19 years of experience in public education. She spent the first 11 years of her career as a high school social studies teacher and tennis coach before transitioning into school leadership. Danielle is passionate about building... Read More →

Mr. Brian Sorrell

Assistant Principal, Williamsburg James City County Public Schools

With 29 years in public education, Brian Sorrell has dedicated his career to fostering student success and educational excellence. After serving 22 years as a high school English teacher, academic advisor, and coach for soccer, football, and swimming, he transitioned into school... Read More →

Wednesday December 2, 2026 10:10am - 11:20am EST
Tidewater D

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VATLL Annual Conference

Ms. Danielle Gish

Mr. Brian Sorrell

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VATLL Annual Conference

Ms. Danielle Gish

Mr. Brian Sorrell

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