TL;DR: Being a leader, even a reluctant one, provides you with opportunities to make a difference. You can achieve great things when you have a true partnership with your administration. If you are passionate about something and know it is best for the students, go for it. The Reluctant Leader: First Things First When I first joined Plano High School, … Read More
The Reluctant Leader
TL;DR: We often don’t expect to become leaders. Sometimes we may even avoid it. There are moments when you see the need for your leadership, and you step up to help create change. Pssst…I am going to share a secret about myself. I didn’t want to be a leader. Never have, and I never thought I would be calling myself … Read More
Color Outside the Lines Blog Series Overview
Color Outside the Lines Blog Series Overview Everyone has their own teacher leadership style. Discover and own your unique teaching and leadership style early in your career to help you thrive in this challenging profession. Make your mark on your students, throughout your building, and in your community! Posts in the Series Making Your Mark: Becoming a Teacher Leader by … 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
S2 E5 Teacher Productivity Tips with Grace Marie Griffith
Come join me and Grace Marie Griffith in this week’s episode! She is a productivity coach for teachers, a toddler momma, and a coffee enthusiast. In this episode we talk about: Why productivity needs to be personal Setting boundaries as a form of self care Connect with Grace on Instagram or listen to her podcast, Teacher Take the Lead. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Save … Read More