Serendipity in Education

One of the most profound moments I ever had when leading a workshop was the first time I asked a group of educators this question, "What might make a teacher feel unsafe at school?". I was speaking to a group of principals in Michigan and there were over 100 in the crowd. They answered using… Continue reading Evaluation as a Teacher Empowerment Tool

Behavior is contagious.Attitude is contagious.Inaction is contagious.-Dan Heath, NAESP National Convention 2021 In moments of frustration and feeling powerless during the beginning of the pandemic, I remember wondering if I had what it takes to lead when I had no idea what the future would look like. I hoped that I would be able to… Continue reading 3 Ways to Turn Staff into a Superhero Squad

We are so R-E-A-D-Y to shift our focus from dog-paddling through the past year just to keep our heads above water to leading, learning and growing! This was never more clear than in the packed house at our "Flipping the Script for Staff Meetings: Creating a Culture of Collaboration" session at the National Association of… Continue reading Flipping the Script for Staff Meetings: Creating a Culture of Collaboration