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ABOUT | MEET DR. SMALLS II
WELCOME!
HI, I'M DR. DONOVAN SMALLS II,
Founder & CEO of
Smalls Leadership Consulting LLC.
Through the Aspireful Leader™ Framework, we equip aspiring and early-career school leaders with the strategies, skills, and practices they need to strengthen instruction, develop teachers, and drive school-wide improvement.
I founded Smalls Leadership Consulting LLC to help districts develop aspiring and early-career leaders who are ready to drive instructional excellence and improve teacher effectiveness from day one.
Through professional development, leadership coaching, and strategic presentations, I equip leaders with the skills, frameworks, and practices they need to close readiness gaps, strengthen instructional leadership, and implement sustainable systems that improve teaching and learning.
Districts partner with us to build leadership capacity, improve teacher practice, and create high-quality learning environments that deliver measurable results.
With over a decade of experience as a teacher and leader, I’ve developed the skills and expertise needed to facilitate real learning and professional growth for aspiring school leaders. Currently, I am an Assistant Principal, Amazon Bestselling Author, and Chairperson and Executive Board Member of the New Jersey State Affiliate for the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE).
I earned my Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership & Management from Drexel University, a Master of Science degree in Sport Management from Virginia State University, a Bachelor of Science degree in Health & Exercise Science Teaching from The College of New Jersey, and a Business Management Essentials Certificate from Cornell University.
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IT’S TIME FOR YOUR EXPERIENCE, EXPERTISE, & CREDENTIALS
TO WORK FOR YOU.
Yes, I’m talking to you!
You’re an educator, leader, and difference-maker — and you’ve spent years serving students, supporting teachers, and helping your school succeed.
You’ve led from the classroom. You’ve coached colleagues. You’ve solved real problems and created real change. Everyone around you knows you’re ready for the next step… so why are you still waiting for permission?
You don’t need another certification.
You don’t need another degree.
You need clarity, strategy, and a coach who’s going to help you position yourself for the leadership role you’re more than qualified to take.
You’re not here to play small. You’re ready to lead.
It’s time to stop playing the background and start showing up like the leader you already are — on paper, in interviews, and in your presence.
It’s time to leverage your experience and your expertise, and lead beyond the classroom.
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Dr. Donovan Smalls ii
EDUCATOR | BEST SELLING AUTHOR | SCHOOL LEADERSHIP COACH
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