In this solo show, I summarize the 9 learning tasks for leaders from Preskill & Brookfield’s book, Learning as a way of Leading: Lessons From the Struggle for Social Justice and what this means for leaders in the field of education. Like what you hear? Share! Resources mentioned in the show are linked below: Learning as a … Read More
Voices at the Table
TL;DR: Both veteran and novice teachers have things they can learn from one another. All teachers should feel confident in sharing with others, as all voices at the table bring value. “So tell me what you want, what you really, really want I wanna, (ha) I wanna, (ha) I wanna, (ha) I wanna, (ha) I wanna really, really, really wanna … Read More
EP 171 Our Kids Need More Support with Cody Armstrong
1:00 – Every Decision Counts Basketball book study 4:30 – Coaching connections, helping students grow through athletics 9:30 – A new passion, from curriculum to SEL 12:30 – Understanding Adult SEL 14:10 – Serving teacher’s to reach students 16:00 – The Game Changer, Morning check-in 18:30 – Curriculum committee to SEL committee 20:30 – Integrating SEL with Instruction 23:45 – … Read More
Letting Go & Moving On
TL;DR: Giving up isn’t synonymous with failure; we should think of it as letting go, rather than giving up. When we use the phrase letting go instead of giving up, we allow ourselves to consider the possibilities and pivot in another direction in our reality. If it’s not 90s rock or country music playing in my earbuds, it’s a podcast. … Read More
Who is YOUR Teacher?
TL;DR: Teachers need teachers too! It is important to reflect on who YOUR teacher is and how they have shaped and influenced you. Consider all of the different people in your life who have shaped who you are today. Last month I reflected on how teachers can influence students by making our classrooms a place they want to be. But … Read More