About the Author

Michael L. Cahill was a language arts teacher before summoning the courage to become a school leader. For his opening act, he was the fifth grade coordinator before becoming assistant principal and ultimately principal of the Millburn Middle School. The Millburn-Short Hills, New Jersey, schools have consistently placed at the top of state and national rankings. With thirty-three years of experience as an educator, including sixteen as principal, Cahill has witnessed and written about more demanding standards for learning, the domination of technology, political and legislative encroachment, and greater mental health challenges for students. He holds a B.S. and M.A in education from Seton Hall University and an M.A. in educational leadership from New Jersey City University. Cahill lives in New Jersey with his wife Lea, two children, Michael and Caroline, and a clingy cockapoo named Abby.