Hey Designers, Welcome back! In this episode, we are continuing our conversation with Joshua Stamper, an assistant principal in Texas and the host of the Aspire Leadership podcast. This is part two, so if you missed his first episode, go back and listen to that first. Josh talks about one of his other passions, using trauma informed practices and restorative … Read More
31. Aspire to Lead with Joshua Stamper
Hey Designers, Have I got a treat for you with this episode. Joshua Stamper, who an assistant principal in North Texas and also host of the Aspire Leadership Development podcast is joining us. Josh and I had such a great conversation full of stories and connections that I’m sharing it over the next two episodes. In this episode, we will … Read More
29. the Antidote to Feeling Burned Out
Hey Designers, Last year this time we were finishing up a year having moved to remote teaching and my advice to you then was to reflect and reframe. I asked you to reflect on your practice and double down on the good stuff for the reopening of school. In fact, that was the first episode of Design Lessons, so for … Read More
Design Lessons: Featuring Dr. Michele Schmidt Moore
What is the highest level of learning in professional development? This week’s guest, Dr. Michele Schmidt Moore, shares how leaders can design professional learning environments that encourage and enhance teacher’s discovery, passion, and curiosity. In this episode, we discuss: Passion Projects for Educators Intentional PD Designs The Leader in You Series And Michele’s podcast, “Design Lessons” About Dr. Michele Schmidt … Read More
Planning Plinko
TL;DR: Sometimes teachers plan lessons or units that are disconnected to their desired student outcomes, like the Plinko effect. It’s important that you consider the pegs and barriers that exist with your students. It’s better to look at individuals and groups of students, and determine how to remove barriers so that the chip can fall into the desired slot. The … Read More
