This week, I found myself in some important conversations with administrators, with teachers, and honestly, with myself. These weren’t just check-in conversations or progress updates. They were real. They circled us back to the relationships we’ve built and reminded us of our shared why: we are a team, here to make teaching and learning better …
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Thriving isn’t a finish line we cross, it’s something we move toward and through, again and again. I believe that our lives and our work aren’t lived on a straight line. They ebb and flow. We move through seasons that shift our priorities, stretch our capacity, and challenge us to keep showing up. And while …
The paths we walk present us with a collection of choices, some small, others life-changing. Each one opens the door for us to summon the momentum within ourselves, take action, and embrace the reality that growth and comfort cannot coexist. I share this sentiment in my book, The Leader Inside because it’s a truth I’ve …
This week felt like a whirlwind. Stepping into the days after a winter holiday break, my time was filled with important things - observations, professional learning days, community events, and the countless day-to-day interactions that bring both celebrations and some challenges. On top of that, my family obligations had me racing from one place to …
This week, I was surprised to find a few unexpected messages in my inbox, people reaching out with inquiries about my book, The Leader Inside. There are so many moments we never see coming. It still catches me off guard that others take the time to connect with me and are engaging with my writing, …
"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 …
“Whether or not you are conscientiously following your destiny, your destiny is always following you.” – Martha Beck I have said this before, and I’ll say it again, education is a busy place. Some weeks feel like a whirlwind. Can you relate? It’s like that feeling when you’re driving to work, and suddenly you put …
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. …
“Imagine all the past versions of yourself standing right in front of you, they are all smiling, looking back at you, they are so proud of you.” This quote by Dr. James Rouse, which I came across on social media last year, has stayed with me. It resonates deeply as I reflect on my journey …
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 …
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