Over the course of my professional journey, I’ve witnessed great educators doing exceptional things amidst the changes that the educational landscape has brought to them. The finest educators and leaders I have ever known harness the people around them to contribute their expertise to the team. They view every person as a puzzle piece that …
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 …
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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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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Collaboration Breathes Life Collaboration is a powerful action; it breathes new life into percolating plans and nurtures seeds of inspiration. It is the gatekeeper that weaves together concepts and manifests hopes and dreams. It’s a magnetic force that pulls people together, creates unexpected synergy, and ignites dialogue, growth, and change. How can we capitalize on …
Connections lead us to paths of growth and opportunity. When you least expect it, the invisible team members you were destined to know suddenly arrive. And in that space and time you know they were meant to be placed in your universe to elevate, transform, and partner in being a driving force towards your vision; …
A Galaxy of Shooting Stars Entering a classroom that embraces the reading and writing workshop model is like walking into a galaxy blanketed in magic. Each learner is like a shooting star that heats up and glows as new learning orbits through the classroom atmosphere. You could feel a sense of wonder, observation, and exploration …
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Empower. Collaborate. Connect. 