Allyson Apsey sits down with Darrin to talk about supporting the whole teacher, what teachers really want from the leaders, and how to treat time like the precious commodity that it is. That, plus your #PepTalk on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES
Behavior Management vs. Behavior Leadership
TL;DR: Behavior management is not the ultimate answer to solving all challenges teachers face. Shift your perspective from behavior management to behavior leadership, and emphasize the importance of being a leader who guides behavior change and fosters growth. Language is powerful and changing the way we speak about behavior can have a positive impact on classroom and school environments. For … Read More
5 Dysfunctions of a Professional Learning Team
TL;DR: All teams are potentially dysfunctional due to the fallibility of human beings, which can lead to frustration and fatigue among educators who collaborate and share resources. The five dysfunctions of a Professional Learning Team include curriculum clutter, fear of conflict, lack of trust, failure to communicate, and lack of a scoreboard. Overcoming these dysfunctions requires clarity in curriculum goals, … Read More
Episode 83: Teaching for Justice with Lindsay Lyons
Lindsay Lyons joins the show for an amazing conversation around teaching and learning, curriculum development, and the importance of affirming and empowering all students through our work in schools. That, plus your weekly #PepTalk on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES
Ep. #29 The Power of a Pencil with Principal Josh Tovar
Sometimes it the littlest of gestures that can change the life of one of our staff or students. In this episode, Josh Tovar, Principal at Memorial Pathway Academy in Garland, TX, sits down with me as we share moments of adversity that have empowered us to be relationship builders. Listen in to see how you can build better relationships with … Read More