Alma Solis is the Principal at Steger Primary Center in School District 194 in South Chicago Heights, IL MORE EPISODES
Wisdom: “Build Leadership Momentum: How to Create the Perfect Principal Entry Plan” by Daniel Bauer
Lessons from “Build Leadership Momentum: How to Create the Perfect Principal Entry Plan” by Daniel Bauer As a principal transitioning into a new position, I searched for the literature on entry plans. I learned about “Build Leadership Momentum: How to Create the Perfect Principal Entry Plan” by Daniel Bauer.” The book walks us through developing an effective 90-day entry … Read More
Lessons from “Entry Planning for Equity-Focused Leaders:” with Adam Parrott-Sheffer
Lessons from “Entry Planning for Equity-Focused Leaders:” with Adam Parrott-Sheffer As a principal transitioning into a new position, I searched for the literature on entry plans and discovered “Entry Planning for Equity-Focused Leaders: Empowering Schools and Communities.” In this practitioner-focused and action-oriented work, Jennifer Perry Cheatham, Rodney Thomas, and Adam Parrott-Sheffer consolidate their extensive experience centering equity in leadership. They … Read More
Quitting Twitter Blue Lessons Learned #TBPodcaster #EdChat #EdLeadership #TeachBetter
In this episode, I explore the adverse effects of social media, specifically Twitter, on our attention span, mental health, and overall well-being. Drawing on research by Carl Newport on digital minimalism, I discussed and explained the benefits of leaving social media, including a clearer mind, more personal time, greater privacy, and more quality time. This episode serves as a reminder … Read More
The Wisdom & Productivity of Kim Marshall #TBPodcaster #EdLeadership
Kim Marshall was sixth-grade teacher, central office curriculum director, and elementary principal in the Boston Public Schools for 32 years. Since 2002, Kim has provided one-on-one coaching for principals. In addition, Kim consults, speaks, and teaches courses for school leaders, with a special focus on teacher supervision and evaluation, time management, the effective use of student assessments, and curriculum unit … Read More