What I’ve learned about setting coaching partnerships up for success
To get the most out of classroom observations, and give powerfully effective feedback, ask yourself: How well do you know your team?
My 4 tips for holding positive, powerful stay interviews
With stay interviews, I’m striving to create a school culture my teachers will never want to leave.
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3 reminders for equity-focused leaders
During Hurricane Katrina, I was a new teacher. In 2020, I was a new principal. Here’s how these experiences shaped my approach to equity.
How our school retained educators of color
Here are 3 concrete practices that worked for us.
The single most important change we made to hire more educators of color
We have to commit to recruitment as part of our ongoing, year-round work.
Two steps for supporting teachers with classroom culture challenges
“We are a whole school of PD.” Supporting teachers with student rapport, relationships and routines.
Teacher Feedback: The Difference Between Praise and Appreciation
I recently wrote about the transformative power of conducting frequent, brief classroom walkthroughs as a school leader. Setting aside 30 minutes per day to visit 10 classrooms can be a gamechanger in your knowledge of what’s happening with teaching and learning in your school, as well as in your ability to build a learning community […]
Here’s How I Show Appreciation for Teachers in My School Community
I joined a new school community this spring as a brand-new instructional coach. I aspired to this role because I know how hard teachers work to support and encourage students, and I believe a key part of instructional leadership is being a supporter and encourager of teachers. That’s why I created a “teacher appreciation mission” […]
Advice to new principals: Get away from your desk
For school leaders, visibility really matters. I’m always out and about in our building – and it’s my personal goal to spend as little time as possible tied to my desk. Every minute I have, I’m out talking and asking questions to people in the building. Instead of sending five separate emails, I’ll walk to […]