TL;DR: Discover your admin superpower by discovering your self-worth, examining your catalyst, and identifying your epiphany. Once you are aware of your strengths, you are better equipped to work with others to help them identify theirs. Discover Your Admin Superpower: First, Discover Your Self Worth. I never truly felt good at teaching until around my fifth year as an educator. … Read More
LEAD with HOPE: P is for PASSION, PURPOSE, and PERSISTENCE
TL;DR: Grit is an individual’s perseverance of effort and passion towards a goal. Share our stories of adversity with others to help them deal with theirs. Personal adversity can fulfill a purpose. One can help others define what they value, and set priorities and goals to realize their full potential. We demonstrate perseverance when we never give up. Obstacles of … Read More
Learning to Drive During Rush Hour: A Perspective
TL;DR: Typically, new drivers can learn on a wide street or parking lot. It is only after they have developed confidence that they are usually taken on the highway. Similar to how we wouldn’t expect a new driver to learn to drive during rush hour, we can’t expect students with special needs to move on before they are ready. In … Read More
In Defense of the Dog and Pony Show
TL;DR: Evaluators can use teacher observations as an opportunity for growth. They can explore what is right about their teaching and where their talents lie. Evaluators can take the excellent skills demonstrated in the best foot forward lessons and channel the discussions to help them hit that high bar more often. Let’s use our imperfect system to benefit our teachers … Read More
Go Slow to Go Fast
TL;DR: Common concerns involving district initiative implementation include initiative fatigue, lack of time, failure to communicate, and lack of results. Supporting teaching and learning requires a thoughtful planning stage followed by a thorough implementation process. To find success with district initiative implementation, go slow to see long-term results. One of the main barriers to student understanding and school transformation is … Read More
