ChalkForge

Mentorship

Effective governance isn’t learned overnight—it’s developed through experience, reflection, and guidance from those who’ve navigated similar challenges. While workshops and consulting provide valuable frameworks, individual mentorship offers the personalized support needed to translate those concepts into confident, values-driven leadership.

Whether you’re a new board member struggling with the transition from private sector management to public governance, a board chair facing unprecedented challenges, or a superintendent seeking to strengthen your relationship with your board, one-on-one mentorship provides the safe space to ask difficult questions, work through complex scenarios, and develop the leadership skills that make the difference between surviving and thriving in your role.

The Options

New Board Member

Personalized guidance through your first 90 days to help you understand governance roles and build effective relationships with confidence.

Superintendent Partnership

Coaching focused on building strong board-superintendent relationships and navigating the unique pressures of educational leadership.

Board Chair

One-on-one support for board chairs to master meeting facilitation, manage difficult dynamics, and lead with strategic vision during challenging times.

Crisis Management

Real-time mentorship and strategic guidance when your organization faces unexpected challenges requiring immediate, thoughtful leadership responses.

Values-Based Coaching

Individual development sessions to align your personal leadership style with Values-Based Governance principles and create lasting organizational impact.