TL;DR: Empathy is essential in schools. Principals should continue to develop ways to demonstrate empathy towards their staff. Be empathetic when working to support staff, provide them feedback, and help them improve. One of our great pleasures in life, you wouldn’t take real joy watching a movie or reading a novel if you couldn’t feel suddenly ambushed with feelings being … Read More
The Artist in the Classroom
TL;DR: So many people perform their job like an artist. Their skill is unreal. Notice the beauty around you. Notice people performing their jobs like they have mastered an art form. Stand back in awe at the talent you are surrounded with. Have you ever seen someone so good at their job that you just stand in awe? We often … Read More
Five Characteristics of Teacher Leaders
TL;DR: You can find teacher leaders in every school. A teacher leader is allocentric, focused on others. Reflection is a key practice of teacher leaders. Leaders encourage others and create new leaders. Teacher Leaders Teacher leaders exist in every school around the world. Curriculum design teams, school improvement teams, department chairs, committee members, and thought leaders are the engines that … Read More
Challenging the Status Quo When It Comes to Power!
TL;DR: Be brave and serve as an advocate for equity and inclusion. Be a lifelong learner. Hold positive intentions as we learn together Blog Reflection Questions: Who holds power in education? Why does this matter? How do we change the system with positive intention and navigate spaces? Happy New Year! It’s been a year since I started this educational journey. … Read More
This is OUR Moment, Teachers!
TL;DR: What will you do to teach and embed peace education throughout the year? Where do you stand when it comes to teaching students about peace? This post shares what you need to explore and reflect on about the Women’s Right Movement. Over the generations, education is that profession we consider to have a great deal of power! We hold … Read More