Pete Hall is a capacity-builder. For 12 years, Pete served as a principal in three schools, each of which earned awards for their improvement, growth, and achievement levels under his leadership. Now, as a speaker, author, and personal coach, Pete has focused his life's work on building the capacity of others. Through workshops, keynote addresses, mentoring, and other avenues, Pete has connected with audiences and clients in over 40 states and around the globe. He is co-owner (with his wife, Mindy) and Executive Director of EducationHall, LLC and their recent enterprise, Strive Success Solutions, a consulting firm dedicated to helping people and organizations accomplish their goals. Pete lives according to a simple mantra, Always strive to be a better you. Taking this philosophy into his coaching, leadership, and personal interactions, he exudes optimism, energy, and all-out effort towards clear and viable goals. Described as relentless, enthusiastic, and incorruptible, Pete is driven by continuous growth, ongoing learning, and supporting the achievement of others. Pete's written works include over twenty articles on leadership and 10 books: A Teacher's Reflective Impact Journal (McREL, 2020), Pursuing Greatness (McREL, 2019), Relationship, Responsibility, and Regulation (ASCD, 2018), Creating a Culture of Reflective Practice (ASCD, 2017), Fostering Resilient Learners (ASCD, 2016), The Principal Influence (ASCD, 2016), Teach, Reflect, Learn (ASCD, 2015), Lead On! Motivational Lessons for School Leaders (Eye on Education, 2011), Building Teachers' Capacity for Success (ASCD, 2008), and The First-Year Principal (Scarecrow Education, 2004). Pete and his family live in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
