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If you are a superintendent, principal, or leadership team member ready to move from compliance to transformation—this book is for you. The DNA Blueprint blends behavioral science, educational best practices, and years of leadership coaching into one practical guide.
Empower teachers to lead with purpose and impact. Using the DNA Framework (Data–Needs–Action), this Leadership Lab strengthens instruction, culture, and teacher leadership. Additional labs for principals, superintendents, and leadership teams support district and schoolwide continuous improvement.
The Brotherhood is a K-12 single gender peer mentoring and character challenge curriculum. The courseware and activities are designed to help young men reach their full potential.
Project Build USA builds better communities one student at a time through four cornerstones—Character, Career, Community, and Commitment—preparing young people to thrive in school, work, and life.
Robert L. Kirton, Ed.D. | Master Builder
Dr. Robert L. Kirton brings over three decades of community service, including honorable service in the U.S. Navy and leadership in public education. His career includes roles as Professor of Educational Leadership, Executive Director of Schools, Area Superintendent, Principal, and a Master’s Level Building Construction Teacher. He now serves as DNA Educational Solutions CEO, specializing as a Leadership Coach, School Climate Specialist, Author, and Motivational Speaker.
Throughout his career, Dr. Kirton has turned vision into results—founding a public charter school that graduated 100% of its Black male students, designing an Excel Academy that moved over-aged middle schoolers to on-time graduation, and building a Social Emotional Learning Climate System that substantially increased elementary reading scores. He has also secured over $100 million in grants and resources to strengthen schools and communities.
As a professor of educational leadership, Dr. Kirton has mentored countless educators, principals, and superintendents toward earning their doctoral degrees—shaping the next generation of transformational leaders. His contributions have been recognized nationally, including the National FBI Director’s Award for Community Leadership and Development. His work reflects a powerful vision for schools and communities where equity, achievement, and opportunity are the standard for all.