In This Post: Welcoming new staff members with positivity and genuine support. Cultivating an environment that promotes teacher autonomy. The value of teachers taking risks! I remember the first time I attended a Project CRISS (Creating Independence through Student-owned Strategies) training as a teacher. I was on board and couldn’t wait for my students to take ownership of their learning. … Read More
5 Characteristics of Strong School Leaders
> In This Post: The 5 qualities successful most school leaders have. Ideas on how to become a more successful leader in your school – no matter your position! Being a school leader is about more than a title or position. It’s about imparting change and leading the vision of a school, class, or department. And it’s not always easy. In … Read More
4 Ways to Support New Staff in the Building
In this Post: New Teachers, New Custodians, New Front Office Leadership, or New Student Teachers Regardless of the type of new staff you are welcoming into your building this year, it is not enough just to welcome them into the building and hand them a key. They need more. Schedule a monthly donut stop! Consider a Quick Pop In! Every … Read More
53: Serve to lead. – Chris McGraw chats about having swagger while staying humble, making sure you’re filling yourself up in order to give to others, and all the bumps and bruises he’s learned from along the way.
Middle school principal (Rae’s principal!), Chris McGraw, chats about having swagger while staying humble, making sure you’re filling yourself up in order to give to others, and all the bumps and bruises he’s learned from along the way. Chris shares what’s got him excited about education, and takes us on a laugh-filled look into the awesome culture he and his … Read More
49: Make Connections – Frank Bellomo chats with us about the power of relationships, and why you don’t need to be the smartest person in the room.
Elementary principal, Frank Bellomo, chats with us about being on a mission with his team to improve the lives of kids. Frank talks about the power of relationships, why you don’t need to be the smartest person in the room, and the importance of not getting caught up in the negatives. Episode Highlights 2:50 – Frank introduces himself. 4:16 – … Read More
