Dr. Chara N. Willaford
Dr. Chara N. Willaford, founder of Be Your Best Yet Coaching and Consulting, is an educational leader with 25+ years of experience. As a National Principal Mentor Coach and Trainer and principal pipeline expert, she specializes in turning around schools, empowering future and early-career principals, principal supervisors, and districts. Dr. Chara’s journey spans roles at state, district, national, and building levels, reflecting a deep commitment to shaping the future of education. Her holistic approach and commitment to continuous learning are embodied in the motto, “The Best is Yet to Come.”
Be your best yet.
A strategic educational consulting firm
At Be Your Best Yet we’re on a mission to transform the educational landscape by empowering schools with exceptional leadership resulting in a thriving school.
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We’re committed to ensuring that every school has the exceptional principal it deserves. We believe that strong, transformational leadership is the key to thriving schools. We provide innovative collaborations, personalized coaching, and unwavering support to help schools thrive.
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Be Your Best Yet is your partner in creating thriving educational environments.
321 Annual Challenge
3/21/2025-3/21/2026
I have a vision to personally impact 321 new and early career principals schools in the next year! What is significant about 321?!
3/21 = my birthday!
Dr. Chara
New and Early Career Principals: Help me reach my 321 Impact Goal! Click here for your 15 minute #FromAPtoCEO focused coaching conversation with Dr. Chara
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Congratulations on your appointment as principal!
As you step into this pivotal role, navigating the transition from assistant principal to CEO of your building may seem daunting. Dr. Chara understands this journey intimately and offers a strategic blueprint in From Assistant Principal to CEO. This book is like a leadership coach ....... in book form!
My goal for this book is for it to feel like “ a principal coach” in book form. I want every new principal to have access to high quality leadership coaching in some aspect.
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The best is yet to come,
Dr. Chara N. Willaford
