After raising $1 million in resources for her 236-campus district during the pandemic and surviving a life-threatening health crisis, Pierre-Carly LaFaille has built a coaching empire that has helped over 2,000 educators achieve principal certification.
LaFaille’s journey from classroom to certification coach began with her own remarkable achievements. Recognized as a finalist for USA Today’s Humankind Awards Educator of the Year in 2021 and featured by Verizon for securing critical resources for Dallas schools, she demonstrated exceptional leadership during one of education’s most challenging periods.
Her personal resilience became legendary among aspiring principals. Despite being hospitalized with ketoacidosis in 2021 and nearly losing her life, LaFaille took her certification exam less than a month later, earning perfect scores in four of the six domains on the TExES 268 Principal as Instructional Leader exam. She followed this achievement with perfect scores in two of the three tasks required for the Performance Assessment for School Leaders (PASL).
What started as free support for over 700 aspiring principals through a Facebook group has evolved into Pierre The Woman Inc., a comprehensive coaching company that addresses the critical gap in principal preparation programs nationwide.
The company’s approach extends beyond traditional test preparation. While many educators struggle with the complex requirements of the PASL and 268 certification exams, LaFaille’s programs combine diagnostic score analysis, one-on-one mentorship, and content-based workshops with motivational coaching and accountability systems.
This holistic methodology has produced remarkable results. Educators who once felt overwhelmed by the certification process report transforming into confident, prepared leaders ready to take on administrative roles. The success rate has attracted attention from school districts seeking qualified leadership candidates and from educators nationwide searching for proven preparation strategies.
The principal certification coaching programs have created an unexpected ripple effect in educational leadership development. Many successful program graduates return as facilitators and mentors, teaching classes and guiding new cohorts of aspiring principals. This cycle has built a thriving community of educational leaders who strengthen the profession while supporting their peers.
LaFaille’s credentials include an MBA, MPM, Principal Certification, and T-TESS & AEL Certified Leader designations. Her unique combination of academic achievement, real-world leadership experience, and personal resilience has positioned her company as a trusted resource for educators transitioning into administrative roles.
The demand for qualified school principals continues to grow as experienced administrators retire and educational challenges become increasingly complex. Programs like those offered by Pierre The Woman Inc. address this need by ensuring aspiring leaders not only pass required examinations but also develop the confidence and skills necessary for effective school leadership.
As educational systems nationwide grapple with leadership shortages, LaFaille’s model demonstrates how individual success stories can scale into movements that strengthen entire professions. Her transformation from a dedicated educator facing personal health crises to a leader empowering thousands reflects the resilience and determination she now instills in every client who walks through her virtual doors.
