How do you make state testing exciting? You launch testapalooza, that’s how. Rockstar educator Don Epps stops by the show to talk positive culture and celebration. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES
Episode 7: Grace Swagger with Eric Lillis
Eric Lillis leads from his heart and truly cares about everyone he serves. You’ll hear that very clearly in this podcast. You’ll also learn a term that was new to me, grace swagger. It’s worth tuning in to find out more. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES
Episode 1: What MATTERS in YOUR leadership
Who is Darrin Peppard and why should you listen to him about leadership. In this episode, Darrin shares the six things he focused on as a leader, challenges you to find what it is that you are focusing on in your leadership, and goes a little further in depth with school culture and why it should be in the forefront … Read More
Welcoming Staff Back to the Building
TL;DR: Be mindful as you plan for return to school team-building activities. Consider your staff’s comfort level. You can survey staff prior to the start of the school year. In this post, you will learn some suggestions on how to build school culture at the beginning of the year. As I write this blog post, many districts where I live … Read More
4 Ways to Cultivate School Spirit and Culture
TL;DR: Here are four ways to establish positive traditions and communication to cultivate culture. (1) Decorate your room and school with school colors so students identify as being a part of the community. (2) Explicitly teach school traditions like learning the Alma Mater words. (3) Celebrate students by creating a “Wall of Fame,” which is a collection of student pictures … Read More