Focus On What You Can Control

Dana GoodierBlog, Connect Better, Lead Better

TL;DR: Understand your locus of control to make positive changes in education. Build a case for resource and training improvements in your school. Avoid negativity and find supportive colleagues for a successful teaching career. What Is Within Your Locus of Control? Often in schools, if you’re in a teacher position, you’re often in a position of feeling like you don’t … Read More

8 Qualities of People Who Build Great Relationships

Dana GoodierBlog, Connect Better, Lead Better, Reflect Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: People who build great relationships listen, make time, are present, admit when they’re wrong, give good advice, are empathetic, commit to trusting others, and think of the other person. Eight Qualities of People Who Build Great Relationships While we enter our second or third month of school, many of us have already well-established relationships with our students to have … Read More

Remember Love This School Year

Suzanne DaileyBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better, Lead Better, Manage Better, Reflect Better, Self Care Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Sometimes we struggle and need to put in greater effort in order to feel aligned, content, and balanced. Happiness is a discipline. We may be feeling nervous about returning to school, but remember love this school year. People remember us for the way we love. So as we begin a new school year, we can love our students, colleagues, … Read More

Building Better Colleague Relationships

Chelsea NicolinoBlog, Connect Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Build better colleague relationships by being a good listener, showing appreciation, sharing with others, apologizing, finding a connection outside of work, and expanding your network outside of your district. Remember that relationships are not a competition. Strive for quality over quantity. Relationships take work, but with these simple steps, you’ll build a strong network of connections in no time. … Read More

EP67: “#OneWord2021: Amplify”

The Staff Room PodcastStaff Room Podcast

In Episode 67 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about their #OneWord fo 2021: AMPLIFY! They start the episode by reflecting on their One Word for 2020, which was “US,” and then dive into the importance of the word Amplify. What it means for them as a team, what it means for them as individuals. They talk about … Read More