Suzanne J. Forbes is a seasoned school leader, national presenter, and the author of The Guiding Principal and The Seven Levels of Teacher Growth. Known for her straight talk and systems thinking, she helps school leaders build sustainable structures for teacher support, professional development, and student success.
With over two decades of experience in public and private schools, Sue has led schoolwide turnarounds, coached instructional leaders, and developed the Hierarchy of Teacher Professional Development (HTPD), a framework now used by schools across the country. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and a firm believer that leadership doesn’t require perfection—it requires clarity, consistency, and care.
She lives and leads on the island of Maui, where she continues to prove that instructional leadership doesn’t have to be overwhelming when you have the right tools.
Whether she’s leading a school, coaching a coach, or writing her next article, Sue is guided by one core belief:
When teachers succeed, students succeed.
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