Throughout the school administration program, I have completed field experiences in which I collaborated with stakeholders both internal to the school organization and those external (within the community). As I reflect on the impact my collaboration with these stakeholders has had on my preparation for building-level school administration, I learned that collaboration in educational settings is the key to effective schools. Collaboration in schools allows school administrators and educators to tap into the knowledge and experiences of a variety of professionals. I have also learned that effective collaboration creates a school culture that ensures positive outcomes for all students requiring an “all hands” approach to meeting the needs