For School Leaders & Administrators

You just watched what happens when a staff remembers they're a team.

Eric J. Watts, Sr. brings experiential leadership retreats to schools across Central Ohio. What you saw today can happen in your building too.

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No pressure. No pitch. Just a conversation.

Trusted by Westerville City Schools  •  30+ Years in Leadership  •  Speaker · Coach · Facilitator

What You Just Watched

This was not a training. It was a live demonstration of what happens when a facilitator understands both leadership and the realities of a school building.

01

Real Connection

Not forced icebreakers. Genuine moments that broke down silos between grade levels and roles.

02

Real Trust

Built live, under mild pressure, through shared challenge. Not assumed because people share a building.

03

Real Insight

You saw team dynamics surface in real time. That is information no survey will ever give you.

Why This Works for Schools

1

Built specifically for educators

Every activity, every debrief question, every transition is designed around the realities of school culture, not borrowed from corporate team building.

2

Reflection built into every activity

The activities are not the point. What your staff discovers about themselves and each other in the reflection moments is the point.

3

A facilitator who commands a room without controlling it

30+ years of leadership experience means the energy in the room is intentional from the first minute to the last.

4

Investment that respects school budgets

Pricing built for building-level PD budgets, not corporate training budgets. You get senior-level facilitation without the corporate price tag.

What This Could Look Like for Your Building

Every engagement is customized. Here is a starting point.

Afternoon Retreat

2 to 2.5 Hours
  • Full staff experiential retreat
  • 6 to 8 sequenced activities
  • Reflection after every activity
  • Closing circle experience

Custom Series

Multi-Session
  • Retreat plus follow-up sessions
  • Sustained culture work over time
  • Ideal for larger initiatives
  • Built around your school year

About Eric J. Watts, Sr.

Eric J. Watts, Sr. is a leadership strategist, speaker, and coach with over 30 years of leadership experience. He works with schools, organizations, and corporate teams to build the kind of trust and connection that most professional development never reaches.

He believes every team already has what it needs to be great. His work is about creating the conditions for people to remember that, together.

30+
Years Leading
K-12
School Experience
100%
Custom Built

Let's talk about what this could look like for your staff.

No pressure, no pitch. Just a conversation about your school and what your team needs right now.

Book a 20-Minute Call
Or email ericj@ericjwatts.org directly.