Coaching Captains
March 18, 2026
What Watching My Sons Lead Taught Me About Student Leadership As an educator and a father, I have spent much of my life around young leaders. I have seen leadership
Michael Pisseri
Educator
Michael Pisseri is an education leader and Social Studies teacher based in Fairfield, Connecticut. He has led elementary schools as a principal, presented STEM research at NASA, and is passionate about student leadership, academic excellence, and lifelong learning inside and outside the classroom.
Career in Public Service
Michael currently serves as a Social Studies and Intervention Teacher with New York City Public Schools and previously worked as an elementary school principal in Connecticut.
Passionate About STEM
In 2024, Michael presented at a national STEM conference at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, reflecting his interest in science, problem-solving, and innovation in education.
Life Outside of Work
Michael has completed two half marathons in Brooklyn and Fairfield, an achievement he connects directly to mindset.
Why Middle School Is One Of The Most Important Leadership Training Grounds
March 18, 2026
Where Confidence, Identity, and Habits Take Shape People often ask me which level of education matters most. My answer is always the same. Middle school. Middle school is where students
Coaching Student Athletes Off the Field; Leadership Lessons From Sports and the Classroom
February 12, 2026
Lessons Begin Before the Game Starts Coaching is not limited to practices or games. The most important lessons often happen before a student ever steps onto the field. I have