On the Way to School with Dr. Chris Dennis closes out May with a heartfelt message celebrating educators and administrators for making it to the final week, reflecting on a holiday of remembrance and a sermon about the price of success.

Chris highlights that success often comes from mundane, daily commitments—showing up, persevering, and honoring small acts of dedication—and urges listeners to affirm and celebrate the work they’ve done this year.

Dr. Chris Dennis opens this episode with Memorial Day reflections, honoring those who served while sharing a lighthearted community story about an epic Continuous Uno game.

He then shifts to school leadership advice: use the quiet review week to plan and prepare for a productive summer so your fall can be calm and focused. Finish May strong and take time to rest and appreciate your community.

In this episode Dr. Chris Dennis discusses a Forbes article outlining five signs a leader may need executive coaching—tolerating visible low performers, high performers burning out or quitting, lack of promotions, defensiveness when challenged, and teams afraid to speak the truth.

He explains how coaching supports better change management, accountability, and retention, and encourages educators to identify trusted executive coaches to support their leaders.