A Moment of Reflection As I returned to the office after a much-needed summer break, ready to embark on my 18th year in education and third year of administration, I felt a mixture of excitement and nostalgia. I parked my car, sorted out my school ID from the depths of my car console, unpacked items …
In an educational landscape shaped by the constant ebb and flow of change and technological advancements, it's becoming increasingly clear that it is essential for educators to embrace technology that is not just making a guest appearance; it's a permanent and ever-evolving fixture that demands our ongoing attention and adaptation as it continues to advance. …
6 Ideas to Empower, Inspire, and Guide New Teachers As summer begins to slip away, you find yourself drawn closer to the meaningful work that lies ahead. A new academic year breathes meaning into fresh starts, rekindling connections with students, colleagues, families, and the community in which you serve. For many of you, the summer …
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Collecting Experiences As passionate educators, you live in a treasure trove of memories, collecting experiences, and interactions that have been accumulated over the course of time. Every role you undertake presents opportunities that invite you to think about the educator you once were and the educator you aspire to be. If you have been entrusted …
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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Nurturing Leaders: Embracing the Next Generation As you live in the world of education, you may have noticed that there are limitless possibilities for shaping and developing the mindsets, actions, and choices of future generations over the course of their career timelines. You have unique opportunities to create experiences that empower learners to choose a …
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 …
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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 …
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