As principals, we work diligently to ensure that our teachers collaborate to develop the best education for our students, but how often are we as principals practicing what we preach? Being a principal can be a lonely role, but when we engage in collaboration and collective inquiry, we can move our teachers and students forward. We came together from five different elementary schools in Mesa (Arizona) Public Schools to tackle some of our common challenges and strengthen our schools individually and collectively. Our leadership collaboration has led to ongoing collaboration among our teachers, which is helpful for all of us but, most importantly, for our students. HOW OUR COLLABORATION BEGAN Our collaboration began organically and unexpectedly. While attending a districtwide meeting, we realized we were