School Principal Follows ‘No Office’ Rule and Unusual Dress Code. Three Years Later, His Policies Go Viral

Jared Lamb, principal at BASIS Ed school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, traded his office for a mobile desk three years ago—a decision that has transformed his leadership style. The decision stemmed from the school needing more meeting space, and has inspired the rest of administration to go mobile, improving relationships within the school community. Lamb describes being there for teachers in various ways.”I give teachers positive feedback or words of encouragement,” he explains. “I step in for teachers who need emergency restroom breaks or grab extra photocopies from the staff lounge for those who are running short.” Lamb has also gained over 119K followers on TikTok, using the platform to spread positivity and excitement about teaching at a time when many educators are leaving the profession.