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, …
by Elisabeth Bostwick and Lauren M. Kaufman The digital age has revolutionized the way we access and digest information. In a world where knowledge is right at our fingertips, it can feel as if teaching and learning are in a constant state of transformation. Due to the evolution of technological advances, both adults and kids …
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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 …
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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 …
The trajectory of my career has been a journey filled with unexpected surprises, leading me to places I could have never anticipated or imagined. My purpose of bringing out the gifts in others while keeping kids at the heart of decision-making has always remained steadfast. However, every path I’ve walked has presented me with a …
Living in Stories Stories are windows into the soul. They are hidden treasures that are buried beneath a sea of hopes, wishes, dreams. They are small moments in time that pass you by. They are memories that enrapture your heart and wrap around your spirit. They are the hidden paths to who you were, who …
Your Time Matters Have you ever arrived to the end of a day and wondered what happened to the moments in between? Education is a busy space filled with interactions and frames of time that bridge ideas and fill your perceptions with the way you can approach action. As new ideas and challenges arise, the …
In New York, educators and students are halfway through the summer. You may have needed this space and time to reconnect with what you value, recharge to nourish the spirit and joy for what you do, and reflect on the past to plan for a better future. Educators are aware that there will never be …
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Mentorship is crucial to the work we do as teachers and leaders. Over 50% of teachers leave the profession within the first five years and since the current educational landscape has currently shifted, retaining new and veteran teachers has never been more vital. It is important to recognize that teachers may require different supports that …
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