TL;DR: Educational administrators face challenges: workload, autonomy, isolation, and prioritization. Strategies include delegation, speaking up, staying connected, and using data. Persistence is essential for effective educational leadership. Stay the Course in Ed Leadership Not sure you want to stay the course in ed leadership? In the fast-paced world of educational leadership, staying persistent is like a guiding light for administrators … Read More
Proactive Strategies for Building Strong Student Relationships – School Administrators Mastermind Recap
Welcome to the School Administrators Mastermind Recap! Join us for an enriching episode featuring Joshua Stamper and Katie Miglin as they explore the dynamic theme of “Proactive Strategies for Building Strong Student-Teacher Relationships.” In this insightful recap, Joshua and Katie share a wealth of practical strategies, real-world experiences, and actionable insights aimed at empowering administrators and educators to create thriving … Read More
Sub Better: Know Your Limits
TL;DR: Know what assignments you are comfortable taking. Know what behaviours you find acceptable. Communicate your limits to others. Know Your Limits I got the call early in the morning. The school was in desperate need of a substitute teacher and they wanted to know if I was available. I had not taken any other assignments for that day and … Read More
Power of a Supportive Admin
TL;DR: An administrator who supports teachers is powerful and can boost teachers’ confidence, growth, and excitement toward work. Supportive administrators can make teachers stay in the profession. The Power of Support I started my fourth school at my school this year, and looking back, one thing that made a difference is the power of an administrator who was right there … Read More
Lead Better: Passions and Saturday Dinners
TL;DR: Finding passions and interests can make experiences come alive. When you become interested in something, you are much more likely to get creative and show passion for it. In my home, it was cooking with my boys. What can leaders do to translate this same idea to their schools? Make the Drive Part of the Experience In July, I … Read More