Lessons for Educators from a Friend’s Row Across the Ocean
Later this week, David Alviar, a good friend of mine, will be finishing one of the most incredible feats of human strength and endurance imaginable
January 31, 2017
Category: Leadership
Why You Should Invest In a Strong and Positive Staff Culture
In talking with fellow administrators at other schools, we agreed that one of the most difficult situations to manage as a school leader is when
January 24, 2017
How Praising Staff Can Impact Student Achievement
“How much time do I have to spend praising staff?” The answer to that question depends on how effective you want to be in your
January 17, 2017
Transform Ideas Into Action
Have you ever had a great idea that didn’t go anywhere? That’s been my experience on many occasions. I didn’t always transform ideas into action.
January 10, 2017
How to Have a Difficult Conversation
Difficult conversations are never easy to have, hence the use of “difficult” in the phrase. Ideally, we’d all be working in schools where everything was
January 2, 2017
Evaluating Your Relationships
When leading others, it’s important to be aware of the effect you are having on them and the status of your relationships with each one
December 27, 2016
Succession Planning: Preparing Others for a Future Without You
This year, I’m in a unique position where I am coaching two individuals who will essentially be taking over my role when I leave our
December 19, 2016
Reflection Strategy: It’s All My Fault
As issues come up at school, it’s important to reflect and consider the different actions that led to those issues. Every leader needs the right
December 12, 2016
Why Student Growth Should be Looked at Like a Marathon
Over the course of a year, it can be hard to get an entire staff on board to support students who consistently struggle with meeting
December 5, 2016
Every Interaction is an Opportunity to Build Rapport
Earlier this year, during a coach-in with Kellen Hayes, one of our teacher leaders, I asked him what he was most proud of. He shared
November 16, 2016