Vital Professional Development

<p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Demetrius Ball is a dynamic leader focused on serving his family and community.  As a current high school principal Demetrius is committed to creating a climate and school culture that is welcoming and inclusive for all students and staff members and sees strong relationships as the key to helping students and staff thrive. </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">He has presented at local, regional and national conferences on topics such as technology integration, podcasting, the power of developing your professional/personal learning community, Restorative Justice, and Culturally Responsive Teaching.  </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Demetrius is a graduate of the United States Military, West Point, New York, where his leadership journey truly began.  After graduation he served 5-years as a field artillery officer in the Army completing two tours in the Middle East.  Demetrius lives in Northern California with his wife, Valu, his West Point classmate, and 4 children.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Show Highlights</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong> </strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Masterminds are crucial to your longevity and minimize turnover and burnout rates in education.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Build collaboration for leaders like we do for teachers to gain a leadership edge.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Safe environment to have challenging conversations to learn from the experience of peers who have been there. </p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Become a connected educator and get to Point B faster with confidence, and ready to use tools.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Online platform formatted to build personal connections, interactions and outcomes without excuses with “thought partners.”</p> </li> <li di