Challenging the Status Quo: Featuring Dave Schmittou

Joshua StamperAspire Podcast

In this week’s Aspire to lead episode, Dave Schmittou discusses ways to confront your own thinking and how to challenge the status quo. But the aim of our conversation is not to provide a step-by-step, one size fits all solution. Instead, the goal is to create a spark that inspires you to engage in difficult conversations. In this episode, we … Read More

5 Strategies to Improve Your Time Management

Jeff GargasBlog, Classroom Management, Reflect Better, Self-Care

TL;DR: Managing time effectively and maximizing every minute is essential for personal and professional success. Prioritize tasks with the Eisenhower Matrix to help you assess urgency with importance. Embrace the Pomodoro Technique by working for 25 minutes + 5-minute break intervals. Use the time-blocking technique to schedule specific blocks of time for different types of tasks. Eliminate distractions. Track your … Read More

Don’t Sell Yourself Short Blog Series

Kari PitstickBlog, Leadership

Don’t Sell Yourself Short Blog Series Overview It’s not easy to publicly share your expertise! Whether you are writing a book, sharing your voice in a blog, offering an opportunity to learn during a training session, or transforming your hobby into a small income stream, it does not often feel natural for an educator to celebrate themselves. But why do … Read More

A Culture of Connection Blog Series

Teach Better TeamBlog, Leadership

A Culture of Connection Blog Series As administrators and educators, we have a responsibility to prioritize connections over compliance with staff and students. In March, Teach Better Team’s Admin Mastermind focused discussions around this topic. Check out the blog posts in this series to learn about strategies to maintain a positive culture in your school and emphasize connections over compliance! And … Read More