Episode 38: The Cards You’re Dealt with Doug Kaplicky

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

Turning around a school climate is a big lift, but that is Doug Kaplicky’s specialty. Building on the article titled “The Cards You’re Dealt”, Doug talks in depth about parent connections, onboarding employees, culture, relationships, and mentoring moments. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES

Developing School Culture No Matter Who You Are

Martin SilvermanBlog, Connect Better

TL;DR: When hiring new staff, consider those who move your vision forward.  Non-teaching staff members (counselors, librarians, paraprofessionals, custodians, etc.) play a big role in developing school culture. Parents and community members are vital to the building of school culture.  My assistant principal is involved in a book study for a book that is based on the premise that you … Read More