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
Category: Staff Culture
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
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
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
Leading By Example: A Great Leader Picks Up Orange Peels
During my first year as an administrator as a High School Dean of Students, I was lost about what it meant to be a great
November 10, 2016
Remember Why You Got Into Education
I didn’t get into education to monitor detention, dish out consequences, or manage lunch duty. I got into this work to motivate, inspire, and engage
November 3, 2016
What Constructive Feedback and Spinach have in Common
Think about the last time you looked in the mirror and saw something glaring at you from the front of your teeth. Whether it was
October 12, 2016