News The Future of Leadership: Perspectives on the Principalship Posted November 21, 2011 By News editor Founded in 1981, the Principals' Center at the Harvard Graduate School of Education provides aspiring and experienced school leaders with exemplary professional development opportunities. The Principals' Center has dedicated itself to the support and development of leaders who influence the character and quality of a school, providing new perspectives on leadership and enabling participants to engage in personal reflection and develop strong professional networks.In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Principals' Center, a panel of current and former school leaders moderated by Senior Lecturer Deborah Jewell-Sherman, faculty advisor to the Principals' Center, will discuss the future of leadership and what it means in school settings. Bringing diverse perspectives on the principalship to the discussion, the panelists will engage in dialogue focused on how instructional leadership, distributed leadership, and accountability impact the work of principals in the 21st century and beyond, as well as how to best mentor and support the next generation of school leaders.Moderator: Deborah Jewell-Sherman, Ed.M.'92, Ed.D.'95, senior lecturer on education, HGSEPanelists: Roland Barth, Ed.M.'62, Ed.D.'70, founder of The Principals' Center Allison Gaines Pell, Ed.M.'00, founding principal, The Urban Assembly Academy of Arts & Letters Irvin Scott, Ed.M.'07, Ed.D.'11, deputy director of education, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation News The latest research, perspectives, and highlights from the Harvard Graduate School of Education Explore All Articles Related Articles Usable Knowledge Help Them Swim, Not Sink How principal mentorship programs can benefit first-year leaders. EdCast Leading in the Aftermath of Gun Violence Help for school leaders in how to respond to traumatic events, such as shootings, at their schools — from an experienced leader who has gone through it. Ed. Magazine Doing Good Work Cornelius Troy, Ed.M.'21, shares what motivates him as an assistant principal in Miami