Teachers need school cultures saturated with social-emotional learning. When we create safe and vulnerable communities, trust expands. As a result, teamwork thrives.This post includes high-value, school-tested, team-building ideas. They offer
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The sweet smell of tomatoes on my fingers is the fragrance of summer. Indeed, I hear the invitation from my Indigenous brothers and sisters to honor the land. So, I
Prioritize what matters most?!I can hear the response, "We can't. There are too many urgent demands. Covid has us all on our heels. We're underwater." I know Principals are teaching
Taming my Nemesis, the Time Beast
In the OverwhelmWhen I started out as a young leader, I worked hard. I stayed late. I took work home. My laptop was my bedtime companion. I didn’t have much
Teacher retention is at an all-time low and school leaders are wondering how to engage their teams effectively. EdWeek reports that 33% of teachers are "very likely" to leave the
School Leaders, honestly, I didn't want to go to work. Undeniably, my morning was dreadful, including being grumpy pants with everyone in my home. I was running late and felt
The call is to break barriers for equity! It’s an exciting time to be a leader. It’s an exciting time to be a woman in educational leadership!As a female educational
Transparency is a key ingredient of trust. Transparency serves relationships and honours mutual accountability. Sharing Our Goals My Grade 5 students discovered this secret. They each set personalized learning goals
Everyone wants to be part of something special! Students want to be part of something special. And, your school is that place, an exceptional space filled with learning, life, and
"What does 'No fixing, saving, advising, or correcting each other' mean?" she asked. Her question was so insightful. As a new member of our team, she had seen this commonly