If you work in an educational organization, you understand the busyness that engulfs the daily routine. No matter what role you serve in, it is easy to get caught up in the minutiae of your position, losing sight of the bigger picture, if you aren’t intentional with your time. As an educator, you are always …
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Pursuing Leadership When I was pursuing my leadership credentials, I brought the experiences and advice I've encountered over the years from my educator family, my own teachers, and leaders with me. I would sit in my classes and reflect on the following questions, "Lauren, are there specific leaders who have left a lasting impression on …
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Read the entire blog series, Mentorship Matters by clicking HERE. Getting Personal and Authentic In the captivating book, Personal and Authentic: Designing Learning Experiences That Impact a Lifetime, by Thomas C. Murray, he bravely opens up about the power of vulnerability. From the very beginning, Murray shares a heartfelt story about the profound influence his mentor …
Continue reading Mentorship Matters: The Ripple Effect of Mentors Past and Present
Read the entire blog series, Mentorship Matters by clicking HERE. In my upcoming book, you will learn that on my path to leadership, I was entrusted with the responsibility of facilitating the mentor program in my previous school district. It was one of the greatest gifts I have ever earned. It allowed me to step …
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The Leap Taking the leap into leadership has provided me with opportunities to expand my impact and broaden my influence in ways I couldn’t have imagined until I started living them. Through my progression from teacher, to reading specialist to instructional coach and now administrator, I have dedicated a substantial amount of time thinking about …
Recently, I was invited to speak to a group of high school students that are in The Future Teachers Club led by a wonderful model teacher. As I write this, I am still captivated by the idea that there are high school students who know they want to be the teachers of tomorrow. They are …
The trajectory of my career has been a journey filled with unexpected surprises, leading me to places I could have never anticipated or imagined. My purpose of bringing out the gifts in others while keeping kids at the heart of decision-making has always remained steadfast. However, every path I’ve walked has presented me with a …
Education is the most gratifying career I can think of. Since you are reading this post, I think you know that too. That’s because you’re an educator. You recognize that every day is an opportunity to touch the hearts and minds of the kids, colleagues, and the community you serve. You are essential. You are …
Leading and learning together is a privilege. New opportunities to grow ideas and collaborate with others within an educational organization are all around you. The energy you exude as a leader can have a significant impact on the people you lead. If you acknowledge what you can’t accomplish given the vast scope of your work, …
As an educator, you deserve a well-earned break, especially with all the personal and professional obligations you face. Your hard work and dedication to your students, colleagues, and community are admirable. It can be so easy to get caught up in the minutia of your role and live in the now as there are so …
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