In schools, we’re taught to “be proactive” — plan ahead, stay ahead, anticipate everything.

But what happens when you do everything right… and the unexpected still shows up?

In this episode, Shanté shares the unforgettable story of the day the buses never arrived for a full-school retreat — and how that chaotic moment revealed one of the most misunderstood truths in education:

Proactive ≠ Prepared.

Through real-life examples and on-the-ground experiences, you’ll learn:

• Why early action isn’t the same as readiness

• The difference between having a plan and having alignment

• How systems either break under pressure or hold steady through it

• Why schools must be both proactive and agile

• What real preparedness looks like day-to-day

• How trust, clarity, and consistency create resilient school cultures

Whether you’re an educator, leader, or operations professional, this episode gives you a fresh, practical lens for building systems that actually work — not just when things go right, but especially when they don’t.

Because in education, the unexpected isn’t an interruption.

It’s the landscape.

And when your team is prepared, even the hardest days can turn into your smoothest wins.