TL;DR: We are all still in recovery from the difficulties of the past couple of years. Even leaders make mistakes, have bad days, and need grace. Take time to reflect on your strengths and what you know works. Slow down and think about your impact on the individual student, classroom, school, and community. Emotional Turbulence: Living Life on FAST FORWARD … Read More
Better Leadership: Setting Up Camp
TL;DR: Stepping into a leadership position is more than just completing tasks. Good leaders listen to others. Leaders stay calm and slow down during stressful moments. Good leaders remember they are working with people. Better Leadership: Setting Up Camp I have taken some time off from this blog. I didn’t want to become redundant or waste readers’ time. Owen recently … Read More
Equity & Inclusion: Diving Deep Into Understanding Classism
TL;DR: Create opportunities to “level the playing field” for your students. Address classism; it benefits everyone by us doing so. Educators hold the key to making a difference when it comes to addressing classism. Deep Diving Into Understanding Classism: Equity & Inclusion Out of all the blogs I have ever yet written, this topic holds the closest spot to my … Read More
Aspire Mailbag: New Leadership or New Initiatives?
In this 26th Aspire Mailbag episode, Jeff Gargas and I answer questions on different leadership topics provided by the listeners. Please join us for this episode as we answer questions on new initiatives by new leaders, abandoning campus programs, leadership advice, the Teach Better conference, and the latest news with the Teach Better Team! Featuring Jeff Gargas and Joshua Stamper … Read More
STRONG: 10 Ways to Flourish & Reduce Stress This School Year
TL;DR: STRONG is an acronym to help you stay focused on your big rocks, like your health, family, and students’ wellbeing. Flourish by taking a day trip, enjoying a sunset, scheduling time with family and friends, journal your thoughts, and more. STRONG: 10 Ways to Flourish & Reduce Stress This School Year You start the school year fresh and feel … Read More