Admit it
You put the work in over the years and checked all the boxes, yet you can’t help but feel stuck. Maybe it’s the fear of venturing into something new, the guilt of moving on, or the lack of confidence to put yourself out there.
Or perhaps you lack the proper guidance from a trusted expert who has been there, done that.
As a goal-oriented, career-driven woman, you are more than qualified to pursue and thrive in leadership roles where you can make a more significant impact.
And you shouldn’t have to struggle to receive the support you need to get there.
Welcome to your transition
At Principal Patterson Leadership Services, we help women educators become highly-effective school and district leaders through executive coaching, consulting, and professional development.
We know that to change the trajectory of academics, we must challenge the status quo of leadership. That’s why we’ve created a system of resources to equip aspiring, newly-appointed, and current leaders with clear, research-based strategies to meet their leadership goals and improve their schools.
Our down-to-earth, practical approaches to masterclasses, executive coaching, professional development, and workshops have motivated thousands of educators to reach their full potential.
Prepare for the reset
Hi I’m Chanavia Patterson!

As a the CEO and founder of Principal Patterson Leadership Services, I’m here to help you jumpstart or reignite your leadership journey.
My passion for resetting the status quo and rebuilding academic excellence has made me an award-winning former Principal. For the first time in 20 years, I’m stepping out of the district office to extend my hand to current and future educational leaders like you.
Enough of the opinions floating around - your next BIG move deserves trusted guidance, support, and accountability. I offer experience, expertise, and evidence for every resource in the PPLS framework. And I’ve made an indelible mark in education, having served in every role–from teacher to principal and principal to district leader. During my 20-year tenure, I transformed students, teachers, and schools into high-performing individuals and institutions by leading with love and coaching with consciousness.
AS FEATURED IN:
Your transformation starts here.

Digital Masterclasses and Courses
Break out into your full potential with a self-paced, comprehensive curriculum on the latest topics in educational leadership.

Leadership Development
Transform your leadership practices utilizing principles of effective leadership.

Executive Coaching
Become the leader you desire to be with private coaching and mentorship. Our coaches uncover blind spots that lead to transformational change in schools.

Professional Development
Customized trainings with implementation support to meet school improvement goals at a faster pace.

School Improvement Consulting
Comprehensive site visits with embedded coaching and research-based solutions to reclaim your school of excellence.

Keynote Speaking
Bring a spark to your school or district that ignites motivation, inspiration, and engagement for teachers, coaches, and leaders.
Client Success Stories

“I am very happy I was connected to Coach Patterson.
In our time together, she has helped me envision a better me as a master teacher, school leader, and education consultant. Chanavia was my guide on the side as I founded and opened an elementary school as a founding school leader.”
Ayeisha M
(New York)

"When I came out of The Leadership League, I was truly prepared to do my job effectively as a school administrator, and I'm grateful for that."
Ashley L
(California)
You can’t master your next big move if you’re unprepared.
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