TL;DR: We have to use our brilliant brains and technology to be able to collaborate better. Educators need a free, collaborative, ongoing digital ecosystem. This will help them bring the best opportunities to students. No Teacher Left Behind: Educator Collaboration We write our ideas on blogs hoping they will make it—somewhere out there. Somewhere over the rainbow. Somewhere that lands … Read More
Teacher Leader: Staying the Path During Challenging Times
TL;DR: Do you view yourself as a teacher leader? Connect with others to grow even more than you could solo! Leaders arise in challenging times. Stay the path and focus on your long-term goal or why. Are You a Teacher Leader? I recently published an Instagram post about the first time I considered myself to be a teacher leader. The … Read More
5 Leadership Skills to Thrive In a VUCA World
TL;DR: The world we live in is VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous). This post shares 5 leadership skills educators need to thrive in a VUCA world. Remember to support one another. Be ready to face the unknown with flexibility. Address the repairable systems. Clarify communication. We live in a VUCA world. VUCA stands for Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous. … Read More
Collaborative Planning: 3 Teacher Truths
TL;DR: Research shows that teams who effectively use collaboratively planning models boast a sizable increase in student growth. When planning, put yourself out there and try something new. Take a risk! Elevate the ideas of your teammates and make them feel valued. Your voice has value so use it! Collaborative Planning: 3 Teacher Truths I Learned from the Beatles So, … Read More
Working Together to Support Each and Every Student
TL;DR: This post shares a reflection on supporting students. Developing staff-to-staff relationships allows colleagues to share information learned about students so it is not a solo responsibility. I had the good fortune to be on the Daily Drop In last week, interviewed by one of the most gracious hosts I have ever encountered—Rae Hughart. She and I clicked. It was … Read More