This paper provides a discussion of the role of school leaders in establishing democratic principles in a post-conflict society. Drawn primarily from the author's experiences in Kosovo, the paper briefly introduces the historical and contemporary socio-political context of the region, and then examines the role of school administrators in a post-war society. The paper concludes with some recommendations intended to assist both the designers and recipients of educational leadership professional development programs in post-conflict societies. (Contains 1 note.)