VATLL Annual Conference

Dr. Joshua P. Cole is an educator, leadership consultant, author, and keynote speaker with more than 25 years of experience serving as a teacher, principal, professor, and educational leader. A recipient of the prestigious Milken Educator Award, Joshua is passionate about helping schools and organizations build strong cultures, develop effective leaders, and empower people to reach their full potential.Joshua is the author of Clearing Your Road: A Parable of Educational Leadership and works with educators across the country through leadership development, character education, and school culture initiatives. He also partners with schools to provide innovative solutions that strengthen student leadership, staff engagement, and community connections. Known for his engaging, practical, and inspiring presentations, Joshua equips leaders with research-based strategies they can immediately apply to create lasting impact in their schools and organizations.