TL;DR: The myth is that a “good teacher” is defined by the number of hours one works or how much money they spend. Instead, a “good teacher” should be defined as someone who builds connections with and empowers students. I’ve been teaching since 2012. And I’ve always wanted to be great. I always wanted to be better than the best. … Read More
Pandemic Leadership: Leading Through the Eyes of Teachers
TL:DR: Pandemic leadership is a new experience for all leaders; you likely won’t find tips in your bag of experiences. Necessary pandemic leadership qualities include supporting teachers, being transparent and open with teachers, and understanding that self-care is not a sign of weakness. In your best Sophia Petrillo imitation: “Picture it; March 2020…Everywhere… Along came COVID.” (Feel free to sing … Read More
Pushing Back Against Teacher Neutrality
The idea of “staying neutral” or “apolitical” as educators is common. In this episode, I push back against the notion of value neutrality in schools, explaining why I’ve come to this conclusion and how teachers and school leaders who are feeling the same way might move forward. Like what you hear? Share! Episode Links: Read episode transcript here. … Read More
Redefining Team-Teaching
TL;DR: In order for students to thrive in meeting their fullest potential, teachers need to create a connection by being consistent, constant, and purposeful. In order to be consistent, teachers need to be available through regular communication. Find a consistent form that works for you and your community like a class blog, Microsoft Teams, email, or other platforms. Students need … Read More
EP 173 SEL and The Dizz Wizz Series with Rheon Gibson
1:20 – Adapting in 2020 6:20 – How Experience Helps 7:25 – Goals and Priorities for 2020 10:15 – Local SEL Support 11:00 – Importance of SEL 12:15 – The Dizz Wizz Series 14:45 – Lack of Representation in Literature 16:30 – Impact of Literature 18:55 – Dizz Wizz Reception 21:15 – Biggest Surprise Links: Apple: https://apple.co/3kGSwzg Spotify: https://spoti.fi/35zt7TY https://www.seleducators.com/ … Read More