Spring Back Better Blog Series This year has been an uphill battle on the mountain for many. This spring, it’s time to reflect on how far we have come and look ahead at what’s yet to come. Learn strategies to embrace yourself. Reflect on ways to savor your break, and gain a few tips for a successful end of the … Read More
The Heart of Education: Feeling Safe
TL;DR Emotional safety is just as critical as physical safety. Creating safe spaces in our classrooms starts with understanding our own safety needs. Build hands-on tasks with students and colleagues to break down complex emotional ideas. Using mood meters provides learners with a language to describe their emotions. Feeling safe is a fundamental need. Learners’ attention in our classes depends … Read More
Recreate Your Inner Beauty: Chase After the Butterfly Bliss
TL;DR: Teachers love the moments of wonder and engagement they see in their students. Sometimes it is difficult to not focus on all the things that go wrong. Let go of the negativity, and find the inner beauty and “Butterfly Bliss” in yourself and your teaching. Recreate Your Inner Beauty: Chase After the Butterfly Bliss One of my favorite things … 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
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