“When we learn by example, we better lead others to learn on their own. Sometimes, not knowing something can benefit us if we are willing to model our own growth through the process.”- George Couros This sentiment from George Couros’ weekly blog, encouraged me to reflect on his influence on my journey. Years ago, George …
This blog series will take you on a journey where we'll delve into six foundational practices that embody how leaders can embrace a coaching mindset. Each practice serves as a stepping stone, guiding us towards instructional change and student success. Together, we'll explore how coaching builds will, skill, knowledge, and capacity, breathing life into the …
Continue reading Leading Through a Coaching Mindset: Lean into Learning – Part 2
In the realm of education, leading through a coaching mindset has proven to be a guiding force that gently steers dialogue, instruction, and ultimately, impacts student growth. Leading and learning is a privilege and as I have navigated over eighteen years in education, I have been fortunate enough to be able to explore many roles, …
"Many leaders are scared about developing people and then having them leave. They should be more worried about not developing people and having them stay." Last year, as I scrolled through social media, my finger paused over this quote from George Couros' post. When I'm inspired by someone else's ideas, whether in a book, podcast, …
“You think you're too small to make a difference?” I keep rereading this line over and over again from a short passage titled, “Advice From a Raindrop'' by Kim Stafford. Dan Reichard shared this brilliance in a Legacy of Learning:Teaching For Lasting Impact by Meghan Lawson Voxer book study group I am facilitating. It reminds …
“I hope you know, you are doing better than you think you are” is a sentiment that landed on my heart as I was scrolling through my social media feed this week. Lately, these small doses of inspiration have gone a long way for me. So much so, that as soon as I read them, …
Continue reading Leading with Appreciation For Yourself and Others
Over the past several months and throughout the course of the year, I'll be diligently preparing for a series of literacy professional learning experiences, eager to facilitate and implement. When I craft these experiences, I reflect on what I would have valued as a teacher. The most valuable moments were those short bursts of learning …
Continue reading Making the Most Out of Professional Learning: 4 Key Insights
In the book Leading the Whole Teacher by Allyson Apsey, she emphasizes that “Every teacher brings their whole self to school: their dreams, their personal challenges, their hopes and fears, and their desire to be valued, to be connected, and to learn and grow.” I think we have all faced times when the prospect of …
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 …
Continue reading 6 Ideas to Empower, Inspire, and Guide New Teachers
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 …
Continue reading From Teacher to Leader: An Open Roadmap of Advice
Empower. Collaborate. Connect. 