"Decide what you want to be, and then do that work." - Ryan Holiday After nearly two decades in education, amidst the hustle and bustle of learning, teaching, being active in student life, attending and facilitating meetings and professional learning sessions, constant reading, relentless podcast listening, reflective writing, and creating systems and structures to help …
Learning is a gift. It’s not just something you do; it’s an opportunity to grow your skill set and elevate the social, emotional, and intellectual capacity of learners. Yes, I said learners because whether you are a student, teacher, coach, or administrator, everyone in an educational organization is both a teacher and a learner. In …
“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space lies our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and freedom.” - Viktor Frankl I paused over this quote while scrolling through social media the other day. It resonated deeply, especially after a recent event where an acquaintance asked if …
In the realm of education, you are inundated with a wealth of information at the district, building, teacher, and student levels. The challenge lies in harnessing this vast sea of information, commonly referred to as data to leverage the expertise of your teachers and students in the spirit of enhancing student learning outcomes. Throughout your …
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“Leaders need to be visionary, but they need to also be able to utilize the people they work with to create a vision of what school should and could be together” (p. 9). This sentiment was shared by George Couros in his latest book co-written with Allyson Apsey, titled, What Makes a Great Principal: The …
Throughout your careers, I hope you discover that teaching and leading are genuine callings. They're not just tasks; they provide an opportunity to lead for legacy and shape stories for yourself and others. You acknowledge that these roles can be exceptionally challenging, emotionally draining, and incredibly exhausting. You also know that teaching is the most …
This week, amidst snorkeling in Hawaii, I vividly remember sliding off a raft boat into the most mesmerizing, bluest crystal-clear ocean I have ever seen. Although a ladder was there, I chose to plunge into the water without its support, cherishing the sense of independence at that moment. Discovering Hidden Treasures I’ll never take for …
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 …
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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Empower. Collaborate. Connect. 