High School Principal, Husband, Father, Enjoy Educational Technology & anything Disney. Also coach Softball and Baseball. Played baseball at Liberty Univ
Joined August 2009
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Derek Cantrell retweeted
Apr 23
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!
podbean.com/eas/pb-uyzxv-1aa…
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Derek Cantrell retweeted
Apr 11
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!
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@NASSP @NAESP @USAKansas
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Apr 12
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: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
#BetterTogether #EdLeadership
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Derek Cantrell retweeted
Apr 8
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
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Derek Cantrell retweeted
Apr 9
🚨🎙️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!
podbean.com/eas/pb-n6ndg-1a9…
@NASSP @VaPrincipals @USAKansas @Derekcatch19
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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
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.
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Derek Cantrell retweeted
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Derek Cantrell retweeted
Jan 10
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! 💯
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Derek Cantrell retweeted
7 Oct 2025
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10 Sep 2025
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
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Derek Cantrell retweeted
30 Aug 2025
State POY Series - South Dakota's @messmerHC provides endless opportunities for his Harding HS community. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
@NASSP @NAESP #SDASSP #LeadershipMatters @NJPSA #Principal #LifeLongLearner
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15 Aug 2025
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14 Aug 2025
It's #Madden26 release day and we have some codes 👀
repost & reply with your console 🫡
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Derek Cantrell retweeted
11 Aug 2025
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
10 Aug 2025
Episode 66 Podcast SMASH #2 x.com/i/broadcasts/1LyGBWXoO…
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Derek Cantrell retweeted
11 Aug 2025
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
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Derek Cantrell retweeted
1 Aug 2025
Tennessee POY @HHS_MrLong of @HallsHighTN shares their Battle for Relevance in creating Career Academies.
@NASSP @TNASSP @NJPSA @TNedu
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Derek Cantrell retweeted
29 Jul 2025
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
28 Jul 2025
New Release!! #96 of #TheInterviewChair is out “Taking Ownership” In this episode, I interview the 2025 National High School Principal of the Year, @CattaniTony. Tony shares his experience with isolation and the pressures faced by many school leaders to be everything for everyone, sometimes causing them to question whether they can continue doing this work. Listen to how Tony found his way back to become a nationally recognized leader here at jimmycasas.com/theinterviewc…
#Recalibrate #Culturize
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Derek Cantrell retweeted
22 Jul 2025
New Jersey was well represented at the Educational Leaders Summer Summit! , @Kevin_Carroll_ @JayBilly2 @RACzyz @NJPSA @NASSP
#BESTRESOURCESEACHOTHER
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Derek Cantrell retweeted
14 Jul 2025
Hold down on this QR code or search @ProudPrincipalsPodcast to check me out on Instagram. Here you find will updates to our Proud Principal Podcast, my daily life, and so much more!
I look forward to sharing my journey as @NASSP @NJPSA POY, father of 4 girls, @LenapePride Principal!
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