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
Leader of Learning Podcast episode 161: From Burnout as a Teacher to Success as an Edupreneur with Michelle Smit
Leader of Learning Podcast episode 161: From Burnout as a Teacher to Success as an Edupreneur with Michelle Smit Episode 161 of the Leader of Learning Podcast features an interview with Michelle Smit (@_digiteach_), a passionate business coach who helps educators move away from trading time for money and towards trading value for money through digital courses, group programs, and … Read More
Mental Health Awareness: 3 Key Ways to Be There for Students
TL;DR: Students need to feel visible and cared for. Say “hi” to each student, by name, every day. Educators who do this will create a small, but tangible and meaningful reminder for students that they are visible and cared for. Cheer students on. As educators, we have a wonderful opportunity to show up, demonstrate our interest in them as people, … Read More