Derek Cantrell

High School Principal, Husband, Father, Enjoy Educational Technology & anything Disney. Also coach Softball and Baseball. Played baseball at Liberty Univ

[KSPrincipals @KSPrincipals]

The newest Cool Coffee features an increasingly relevant topic for our schools to consider: AI. 2024 Ohio POY, author, and speaker, Dr. Michael Martin, talks about leveraging this technology, his “80-20” rule, and how to integrate responsibly in schools.

Check out CC#116!

https://t.co/sVgnS97wFc

[KSPrincipals @KSPrincipals]

The newest Cool Coffee expands beyond Kansas to hear from @VaPrincipals (KPA's sister association) 2026 Principal of the Year, @Derekcatch19! Author and principal through consolidating two rival high schools is the topic...check it out!

https://t.co/CKqGFlZ80K

@NASSP @NAESP @USAKansas

[Derek Cantrell @Derekcatch19]

Grateful to join the Transformative Principal Podcast with Michael Caldwell today.

We talk about building one culture from two rival schools and what it really takes to lead through change.

🎧 Take a listen: https://t.co/dYLXSrx6k9

#BetterTogether #EdLeadership

[KSPrincipals @KSPrincipals]

Be sure to check in Thursday when the newest Cool Coffee episode drops featuring Virginia's 2026 principal of the year, Principal Derek Cantrell!

Principal (and author) Cantrell talks about his experience consolidating 2 rival HS and how they became "better together"...be sure to tune in!

@Derekcatch19 @VaPrincipals @NASSP @USAKansas

[KSPrincipals @KSPrincipals]

🚨🎙️Listen in on the newest @KPACoolCoffee episode with 2026 Virginia Principal of the Year, Mr. Derek Cantrell! Principal Cantrell talks school consolidation, specifically bringing two rival HS together, and other topics found in his book: Better Together. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or at the link below!

https://t.co/CKqGFlZ80K

@NASSP @VaPrincipals @USAKansas @Derekcatch19

[Derek Cantrell @Derekcatch19]

Truly honored by this recognition by @VASSP — but this recognition reflects the work of our admin team, teachers, staff, students, and community at Alleghany High School. Proud of what we’re building together. #BetterTogether

[VaPrincipals @VaPrincipals]

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools’ HS Principal Derek Cantrell named 2026 Outstanding High School Principal of VA. Cantrell has led Alleghany High School since 2022 & was recognized for leadership, culture-building, instructional systems, student opportunities, and innovation.

[VCU Baseball @VCUBaseball]

Welcome to VCU, Coach Terrill!🐏

@CoachTerrill21 | #LetsGoVCU

📰 https://t.co/etyNmGVHsM

[Ryan Terrill @CoachTerrill21]

Grateful for the opportunity to share and learn from so many great DUDES!!

@ABCA1945 has been so good to me and been a constant positive influence in my career and life! 💯

[Derek Cantrell @Derekcatch19]

@JonGordon11 another podcast discussion about bringing two rival high schools together! Thanks for all you do!

https://t.co/qbjHQ467rd

[Derek Cantrell @Derekcatch19]

@JonGordon11 - The Energy Bus and The Power of Positive Leadership really helped us create a Better Together Philosophy consolidating to Rival High Schools

https://t.co/tROJDgidkB

[Chris Bryant @HogfarmerChris]

THE REMATCH IS HERE!

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The stage is set. Battle in Black, Commanders Nation! 😤

Winner selected at the end of the week. #RaiseHail

[Derek Cantrell @Derekcatch19]

@JonGordon11 - check out podcast I was on about our school consolidation- https://t.co/tROJDgidkB really enjoyed meeting you at untied principal conference and ABCA baseball convention

[Derek Cantrell @Derekcatch19]

Honored to join the Principal Matters podcast! 🎙️
We talked about uniting two rival schools under our Better Together philosophy, building culture first, and using AI to support teachers & students. @NAESP @NASSP @edutopia @theVAESP

https://t.co/hcUznr5jMw

[Tony Cattani @CattaniTony]

State POY Series - South Dakota's @messmerHC provides endless opportunities for his Harding HS community. https://t.co/3VQH3xsYl8
@NASSP @NAESP #SDASSP #LeadershipMatters @NJPSA #Principal #LifeLongLearner

[Derek Cantrell @Derekcatch19]

PS5

[Washington Commanders @Commanders]

It's #Madden26 release day and we have some codes 👀

repost & reply with your console 🫡

[Tony Cattani @CattaniTony]

It was great getting to connect with some more great leaders in the podcast and school leadership arenas! Utilize our best resources, each other! @NASSP @NJPSA

[Ryan Terrill @CoachTerrill21]

Spent some time with dad as he enters year #5️⃣0️⃣ at RBS. All the wins and countless Hall of Fame’s never defined who you are. It’s the ♥️ for others and the 1000’s of lives you’ve impacted along the way. Thanks for showing all of us what it means to be a real 🐐#TeamTerrill

[Tony Cattani @CattaniTony]

We need your VOTE to share our @nassp POY 2025 story of the power of Wellness in our school communities! THE WELLNESS IMPERATIVE @NJPSA

[Tony Cattani @CattaniTony]

Tennessee POY @HHS_MrLong of @HallsHighTN shares their Battle for Relevance in creating Career Academies.
@NASSP @TNASSP @NJPSA @TNedu

[Tony Cattani @CattaniTony]

To be honest, it is absolutely surreal to see this appear on my social media. I have listened to all 95 episodes ( multiple times) of #TheInterviewChair while cutting the grass, driving, on the beach, or working out. Funny thing is, it feels awkward to listen to this episode! Thanks @casas_jimmy for making this happen. @NASSP @NJPSA @njpsalc