After 36 months, student outcomes in each tested area rose above the Texas state average, which earned Ridge Point distinction awards in math and overall student progress. That same year, that school was named one of the top 10, best, all-around, high schools in Texas.

CHALLENGE: Needing Order, But Meeting Chaos

Dr. Tammy Boyette, Principal at Ridge Point High School in Missouri City, Texas, faced significant challenges when she first stepped into the role in 2009. Overwhelmed by the demands of opening a new, comprehensive high school, she found herself constantly working nights and weekends, and struggling to stay ahead. Her pressure was exacerbated by a hectic schedule and feelings of being chained to her computer.

Having attended The Breakthrough Coach Foundations Course in 2008, Tammy recognized the program’s potential to bring order to the chaos at Ridge Point, and she made the decision to implement the system with fidelity.

SOLUTION: A New, Efficient and Disciplined Management Style

Upon implementing The Breakthrough Coach’s Fundamental Practices™, Tammy experienced a groundbreaking shift in her approach to school leadership. She took control over her calendar and maximized in-office work time. This enabled her to regularly be in classrooms coaching teachers and observing the impact of her efforts. The Breakthrough Coach’s distinct scheduling methodology, coupled with disciplined execution, allowed Tammy breathing room and the ability to work more efficiently. 

While some staff initially resisted these changes, they ultimately embraced her new way of operating. They appreciated her focused attention during scheduled meetings, as well as her availability and casual interactions when she frequented their classrooms. Her systematic approach to school management helped Tammy create a more structured and productive work environment. She gained confidence in her ability to set and achieve big goals, while also maintaining healthy professional and personal boundaries.

OUTCOME: Reduced Work Hours, Improved Scores and Ratings

The Breakthrough Coach Program’s impact on Tammy’s professional life was substantial. She reduced her work week by 15 hours, every week. She left each day feeling accomplished and unburdened, and managed to spend three evenings each week with her own family. In three months, she increased her time coaching teachers from eight to 16 hours per week. 

By her second year at Ridge Point, Tammy spent three full days each week coaching, and the campus experienced a 12% drop in discipline referrals. After 36 months, student outcomes in each tested area rose above the Texas state average, which earned Ridge Point distinction awards in math and overall student progress. Surveys conducted among the school community revealed high satisfaction levels which, coupled with improved academic scores, positioned Ridge Point as one of the three top performing high schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District. That same year, Ridge Point was named one of the top 10, best all-around, high schools in Texas.

CONCLUSION

Tammy’s journey showcases the transformative power of The Breakthrough Coach Program. By embracing the program’s practices and systems, combined with a disciplined approach to implementation, Tammy not only overcame her initial challenges, but she also achieved incredible personal and professional success.