"If you embrace the idea of being a continuous learner, you will always be relevant. Once you think you are the expert in the room is the moment the world might start passing you by.” - George Couros One of the most important facets of my role is to thoughtfully plan professional learning experiences for …
Last week, my good friend Lainie Rowell reminded me that it’s the six-month anniversary of the release of my book, The Leader Inside: Stories of Mentorship to Inspire the Leader Within. How could that be? I asked myself. It all feels like a whirlwind, like a dream I didn’t know I was capable of accomplishing. …
“In life, you don’t sore to the level of your hopes and dreams, stay stuck at the level of self-worth. You don’t rise to what you believe is possible, you fall to what you believe you’re worthy of.” – Worthy by Jamie Kern Lima (p. 9) As I write my last blog post of 2024, …
This week, writing didn’t come as easily. But I’m doing it anyway. Why? Because I’m showing up to reflect on my learning, and even during the weeks when inspiration feels out of reach, the act of writing brings me back to my core. It’s a reminder of why I began this practice in the first …
Each year, school organizations work diligently to advance priorities while aligning these efforts with state standards, requirements, and—most importantly the needs of their primary stakeholders: KIDS! The evolving educational landscape brings new challenges, as well as shifting strengths and needs among learners, making the work feel immense at times. Despite this, leaders shoulder a collective …
“The gifts of those we serve are already there, and they are much easier to find if you choose to look.” George Couros recently shared this sentiment in his blog, and it resonates deeply. Learning is truly a journey, and if you’re in education, I’m sure you feel this too. In today’s rapidly changing world, …
“The heartbeat of education lives inside the walls of schools. Within those walls, you’ll find stories of kids and teachers in the mess of learning.” This sentiment, one I share in my book, The Leader Inside, speaks to the essence of what we strive to build—a learning ecosystem brimming with curiosity, collaboration, creativity, and growth. …
Every week, I read George Couros’ blog posts. Although all of George's thoughts and insights draw me in and encourage me to reflect on my own learning and growth, this particular one titled, “Creating a Podcast with NotebookLM; What are the negatives and positives of that process?” piqued my interest in a different way. Are …
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"Always be kind and considerate to others, as you would hope others would be to you. Being kind and considerate includes wanting people to grow." – George Couros The sentiment above was shared in George Couros’ latest post, which you can read here. His words resonate deeply as we kick off another school year, where …
As a new school year approaches, I’ve been thinking a lot about the important priorities that need to be moved forward. If you are reading this, I know you are too. Education is a busy place and it requires the special attention our students and teachers deserve. Since I often write the posts I need …
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