TL;DR: Leading school during this pandemic is not something we were trained for. Making decisions and finding direction can be difficult. Ask better questions and listen to the questions of others to help find solutions. Include others’ voices in seeking answers. Leading schools during the pandemic has been challenging and at times school leaders may have uttered the words, “There … 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
Elementary Gone Grid: Blog Series Overview
Elementary Gone Grid: Blog Series Overview Everyone knows The Grid Method Mastery Learning Framework is changing classrooms around the world. But what does it look like at the Elementary Level? This blog series shares the basics of implementing The Grid Method at the elementary level and how to create the most effective elementary grids! Posts in the Series Elementary Grids: … 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
Better to Love Better: Valentine’s Day Blog Series
Better to Love Better Blog Series This is a time to love, connect, and embrace the kindness in our world. In this Better to Love Better blog series, read an encouraging poem about Valentine’s Day for teachers. Learn strategies to embrace empathy with your staff and colleagues, and discover ways to promote kindness with your students, starting a ripple effect … Read More
