TL;DR: What are the differences between grit and resilience? Grit is an intrinsic quality within a person that drives them to keep going. Resilience allows you to bounce back from hardships. If you already have grit within you, resilience will allow that fire to stay alive. Grit and Resilience I recently engaged with my learning network members about the difference … Read More
Creative Struggles: The Expert in the Room
TL;DR: When someone has a creative struggle, think outside of the box for ways to support them. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Leaders don’t have to have all the answers, but they should be able to find someone who does. Leo is constantly drawing, doodling, sketching. He creates these pictures of characters with elaborate backstories. He spends hours … Read More
Recasting Language: I Was Brooming The Mess!
TL;DR: Celebrate what students are doing in their language development. Recast their language by acknowledging the strengths they have while modeling correct usage. As educators, we are constantly checking in on our students and their progress. We are always looking at ways to support our students in their academic, linguistic, and social-emotional growth. Our brains are almost wired to pinpoint … Read More
Leading With Questions: A Playbook For School Leaders
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