Nick Holtvluwer is the principal at Mammoth Heights Elementary School in Parker, CO. Nick taught 6 years 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade in Tampa, FL, before he earned his Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida. Soon after earning his Master’s degree, he moved within the district to another Elementary School where he served as … Read More
Episode #17: Kevin Leichtman
Kevin Leichtman is the Director of Academicmindset and an ELA teacher. Kevin holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instructional from Florida Atlantic University. He has been studying teacher burnout & mindset training since he shifted his dissertation topic 1 year into his Ph.D. Academic Mindset is a systematic approach to strengthening your mindset and preparing you to reach the highest levels of … Read More
Episode #18: Gretchen Bridgers
Gretchen Bridgers is a National Board certified elementary school teacher from Charlotte, NC. In 2006, Gretchen received her bachelor’s degree at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York. In 2010, she received her master’s degree in Curriculum and Supervision from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Gretchen taught grades 2, 3, and 5 before transitioning into the role of a … Read More
Episode #19: Thoughts & Reflections
In this episode, recorded in September of 2020 I take a few minutes to recap the first 3.5 months the podcast was on the air, and thoughts about some of the upcoming guests I have. Thanks for your ongoing support and for being a regular downloader of “Out of the Trenches”! -Dana MORE EPISODES [the_grid name=”Out Of The Trenches Podcast”]
Common Leadership Pitfalls for Beginning Administrators
TL;DR Districts should have an onboarding process that includes coaching and support for beginning administrators. Develop a plan and don’t let email become a distraction to your role as a district administrator. Use time blocking to become more disciplined and focus on the district’s priorities. Onboarding Needed When educators begin working in the district office, there are several common pitfalls … Read More