Co-Teaching: Piloting Your Way to Success

Sanam EdwardsBlog, Connect Better, Manage Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Co-teaching parallels co-piloting, emphasizing teamwork and communication. Crew Resource Management fosters safe, efficient teamwork in aviation. Teachers can apply CRM principles to enhance co-teaching effectiveness. Co-teaching is much like co-piloting (at the outset, it should be clear that my husband is a pilot!). I hear a lot of flying jargon in my house since my father and father-in-law are … Read More

Leading with Intention: Transform Your Educational Leadership

Suzanne RogersBlog, Connect Better, Lead Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Leading With Intention offers actionable strategies for educational leaders to make intentional decisions and foster interconnected school communities. Authored by experienced leaders Dr. Peter DeWitt and Michael Nelson, the book provides valuable perspectives for educators at all levels. The book includes charts, checklists, and reflective tools on topics like self-awareness and creating learning networks to enhance leadership skills. Are … Read More

Creative Struggles: The Expert in the Room

Raymond PortenBlog, Lead Better

TL;DR: When someone has a creative struggle, think outside of the box for ways to support them. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Leaders don’t have to have all the answers, but they should be able to find someone who does. Leo is constantly drawing, doodling, sketching.  He creates these pictures of characters with elaborate backstories.  He spends hours … Read More

Moving Your Staff From Stressed to Strategic

Chad OstrowskiBlog, Lead Better, Manage Better, Video(s)

Moving Your Staff From Stressed to Strategic Video Highlights: Learn how to set up your vision. Reduce the stress of staff and teachers. Reach goals and move the needle without pushback. [scroll down to keep reading] About Chad Ostrowski Chad Ostrowski is the co-founder of the Teach Better Team, and creator of The Grid Method. He is also a co-author … Read More