Episodes
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Every principal deserves high quality coaching and mentorship.
Who is your coach or mentor?
What would you be able to accomplish with help figuring out how to accomplish your biggest goals?
At Ruckus Maker HQ we have two great options for you:
Option 1: Join the BRAND NEW Ruckus Maker Club. Learn more here
Option 2: Join The Ruckus Maker Mastermind⢠our flagship program. Learn more here.
Show Highlights
Strategies for effective curriculum communication.
New student grouping system for differentiated instruction that meets diverse learning styles.
Balancing teacher input with administrative decisions.
Focusing on 'acceleration' instead of intervention.
Utilize feedback from the foundation meeting to adjust strategies accordingly.
Tips for resistance from staff who are accustomed to previous curricula.
Ways to gamify personal health goals.
Drawbacks of 'inbox zero' approach and prioritization.
Get the episode transcript here! Read my latest book!Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development⢠work â Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership.
Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today!
Apply to the MastermindThe mastermind is changing the landscape of professional development for school leaders.
100% of our members agree that the mastermind is the #1 way they grow their leadership skills.
Apply to the mastermind today!
How We Serve LeadersThe School Leadership Scorecardâ˘
Identify your highest leverage areas for growth this year in 10 -minutes or less.
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/scorecard
Month-to-Month Principal Checklist
As a principal with so much to do, you might be thinking, where do I even start?
When you download The Principal Checklist youâll get
12-months of general tasks that every campus need to do
Space to write your campus specific items.
Space to reflect and not what worked as well as a space of what didnât work
Go to https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/principal-checklist to download now.
Ruckus Maker Mindset Toolâ˘
The âsecretâ to peak performance is ot complicated. Itâs a plan on how to optimize the five fundamentals found in The Ruckus Maker Mindset Toolâ˘.
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/mindset
The Positive Spotlight Toolâ˘
Energy flows to where attention goes!
If you want to get more of what you want, when you want it as a school leader I have a tool for youâŚ
Download The Positive Spotlight Tool⢠for free here:
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/positive
The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Toolâ˘
Are you ready to accomplish more?
With less effort and in less time?
When you download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool⢠Iâll send you the tool and a short 8-minute coaching video that shows you how to work smarter, not harderâŚand create more value for your school campus.
Download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool⢠for free at
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/goals
Quest Food Management Services
Quest Food Management Services provides high-quality, scratch-made food in K-12 schools and universities across the country, prioritizing the health and wellness of students and elevating the cafeteria dining experience. Quest offers a full-service approach to their school partners, bringing 40 years of expertise through every stage of program development and nurturing a true sense of community through interactive events such as student food committees. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, www.questfms.com
IXL
IXL is the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. Over 1 million teachers use IXL in their classrooms every day for one reason: They love it. Visit IXL.com to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.
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Dr. Tracy Vitale proudly serves as Superintendent of Schools for the Seneca Valley School District, one of the largest public school districts in Western Pennsylvania. She is credited with opening and implementing the districtâs first elementary world language program, accelerating academic rigor and leading educators in a collaborative approach to systems thinking.
Show Highlights
Shift traditional teaching methods toward coaching and facilitating rather than just imparting knowledge.
Create an environment that excites students and breaks away from traditional school norms.
Design the building as a teaching tool, posing curious questions throughout.
Include diverse voices and stakeholders in decision-making.
Consider the impact of a circular ramp on students' excitement for learning.
Encourage teachers to reflect on their practices and make changes based on research.
Emphasize the importance of student engagement and give students a voice in their own learning.
Focus on intentional space design at the district level to enhance teaching and learning.
Get the episode transcript here!
âThere's a little taste of Finnish schools. There's a taste of our Pittsburgh Children's Museum. All good ideas should be replicated. And you may not be able to do that necessarily in the business world with patents, but in schools and in education, we love to steal good ideas and give people credit.â
-Dr Vitale
Episodesâs Resources & Contact Info:Linkedin
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Read my latest book!Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development⢠work â Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership.
Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today!
Apply to the MastermindThe mastermind is changing the landscape of professional development for school leaders.
100% of our members agree that the mastermind is the #1 way they grow their leadership skills.
Apply to the mastermind today!
How We Serve LeadersThe School Leadership Scorecardâ˘
Identify your highest leverage areas for growth this year in 10 -minutes or less.
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/scorecard
Month-to-Month Principal Checklist
As a principal with so much to do, you might be thinking, where do I even start?
When you download The Principal Checklist youâll get
12-months of general tasks that every campus need to do
Space to write your campus specific items.
Space to reflect and not what worked as well as a space of what didnât work
Go to https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/principal-checklist to download now.
Ruckus Maker Mindset Toolâ˘
The âsecretâ to peak performance is ot complicated. Itâs a plan on how to optimize the five fundamentals found in The Ruckus Maker Mindset Toolâ˘.
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/mindset
The Positive Spotlight Toolâ˘
Energy flows to where attention goes!
If you want to get more of what you want, when you want it as a school leader I have a tool for youâŚ
Download The Positive Spotlight Tool⢠for free here:
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/positive
The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Toolâ˘
Are you ready to accomplish more?
With less effort and in less time?
When you download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool⢠Iâll send you the tool and a short 8-minute coaching video that shows you how to work smarter, not harderâŚand create more value for your school campus.
Download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool⢠for free at
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/goals
Quest Food Management Services
Quest Food Management Services provides high-quality, scratch-made food in K-12 schools and universities across the country, prioritizing the health and wellness of students and elevating the cafeteria dining experience. Quest offers a full-service approach to their school partners, bringing 40 years of expertise through every stage of program development and nurturing a true sense of community through interactive events such as student food committees. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, www.questfms.com
IXL
IXL is the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. Over 1 million teachers use IXL in their classrooms every day for one reason: They love it. Visit IXL.com to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.
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Chris Loeffler is the Head of Wilmington Friends Lower School. Prior to this role, Chris spent 7 years in administration, 13 years in the classroom, and even graduated from Wilmington Friends. His experience as a student, where he felt valued and given a voice in a peaceful environment, motivates him as an educator to provide the same experience for each of his students.
Show Highlights
Mastermind helps leaders be proactive and prepared for future challenges.
Listening is crucial for new leaders to build confidence and understand different perspectives.
Gain practical advice and strategies that can be applied to their own challenges.
Unexpected positive response from faculty, parents, and former students.
Emphasis on trusting oneself and learning from mistakes in leadership roles.
The importance of having a trusted community of leaders.
Mastermind provides a network of support for ongoing growth and problem-solving.
Chris shares his leadership mantra: 'Be present, be curious, and be creative.
âHow you respond is probably the most important thing you can do when you're making decisions, because you're not going to get it right all the time.â
-Chris Loeffler
Get the episode transcript here!
Episodesâs Resources & Contact Info:Linkedin
Wilmington Friends School
Read my latest book!Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development⢠work â Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership.
Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today!
Apply to the MastermindThe mastermind is changing the landscape of professional development for school leaders.
100% of our members agree that the mastermind is the #1 way they grow their leadership skills.
Apply to the mastermind today!
How We Serve LeadersThe School Leadership Scorecardâ˘
Identify your highest leverage areas for growth this year in 10 -minutes or less.
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/scorecard
Month-to-Month Principal Checklist
As a principal with so much to do, you might be thinking, where do I even start?
When you download The Principal Checklist youâll get
12-months of general tasks that every campus need to do
Space to write your campus specific items.
Space to reflect and not what worked as well as a space of what didnât work
Go to https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/principal-checklist to download now.
Ruckus Maker Mindset Toolâ˘
The âsecretâ to peak performance is ot complicated. Itâs a plan on how to optimize the five fundamentals found in The Ruckus Maker Mindset Toolâ˘.
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/mindset
The Positive Spotlight Toolâ˘
Energy flows to where attention goes!
If you want to get more of what you want, when you want it as a school leader I have a tool for youâŚ
Download The Positive Spotlight Tool⢠for free here:
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/positive
The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Toolâ˘
Are you ready to accomplish more?
With less effort and in less time?
When you download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool⢠Iâll send you the tool and a short 8-minute coaching video that shows you how to work smarter, not harderâŚand create more value for your school campus.
Download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool⢠for free at
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/goals
Quest Food Management Services
Quest Food Management Services provides high-quality, scratch-made food in K-12 schools and universities across the country, prioritizing the health and wellness of students and elevating the cafeteria dining experience. Quest offers a full-service approach to their school partners, bringing 40 years of expertise through every stage of program development and nurturing a true sense of community through interactive events such as student food committees. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, www.questfms.com
IXL
IXL is the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. Over 1 million teachers use IXL in their classrooms every day for one reason: They love it. Visit IXL.com to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.
Copyright Š 2024 Twelve Practices LLC
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Kwame Sarfo-Mensah holds a Bachelorâs degree in Mathematics and a Masterâs Degree in Elementary Education from Temple University. For nine years, he served as a middle school math teacher in Philadelphia, PA and Boston, MA. Currently, he is the founder of Identity Talk Consulting, a global educational consulting firm that specializes in developing K-12 teachers into identity-affirming educators. Throughout his 17-year career as a classroom teacher, author, and consultant, Kwame has earned numerous accolades for this work, which include being honored as the 2019 National Member of the Year by Black Educators Rock, Inc. and being recognized as a Top Education Influencer by brightbeam, Inc. in 2021 and 2022. His newest book, "Learning to Relearn: Supporting Identity in a Culturally Affirming Classroom", will be coming out Fall 2024.
Show Highlights
Evolving teaching practices and rejecting educational premises.
Hesitation towards AI in education.
Democratizing education by centering student voices.
Co-create with student input in shaping classroom culture instead of preset rules.
Example of pushing back a test based on student readiness.
Balancing pacing with student understanding to create moments that students will remember.
Acknowledging the existence of racism and centered whiteness in schools.
Importance of calling in vs. calling out when addressing harm.
Episodesâs Resources & Contact Info:Instagram
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Linkedin
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Kwame Sarfo-Mensah | creating multimedia content & ABAR community spaces for teachers |
YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@kwamesarfo-mensah5785
WEBSITE - Identity Talk For Educators
PODCAST - Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE Podcast
Read my latest book!Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development⢠work â Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership.
Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today!
Apply to the MastermindThe mastermind is changing the landscape of professional development for school leaders.
100% of our members agree that the mastermind is the #1 way they grow their leadership skills.
Apply to the mastermind today!
How We Serve LeadersThe School Leadership Scorecardâ˘
Identify your highest leverage areas for growth this year in 10 -minutes or less.
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/scorecard
Month-to-Month Principal Checklist
As a principal with so much to do, you might be thinking, where do I even start?
When you download The Principal Checklist youâll get
12-months of general tasks that every campus need to do
Space to write your campus specific items.
Space to reflect and not what worked as well as a space of what didnât work
Go to https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/principal-checklist to download now.
Ruckus Maker Mindset Toolâ˘
The âsecretâ to peak performance is ot complicated. Itâs a plan on how to optimize the five fundamentals found in The Ruckus Maker Mindset Toolâ˘.
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/mindset
The Positive Spotlight Toolâ˘
Energy flows to where attention goes!
If you want to get more of what you want, when you want it as a school leader I have a tool for youâŚ
Download The Positive Spotlight Tool⢠for free here:
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/positive
The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Toolâ˘
Are you ready to accomplish more?
With less effort and in less time?
When you download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool⢠Iâll send you the tool and a short 8-minute coaching video that shows you how to work smarter, not harderâŚand create more value for your school campus.
Download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool⢠for free at
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/goals
Quest Food Management Services
Quest Food Management Services provides high-quality, scratch-made food in K-12 schools and universities across the country, prioritizing the health and wellness of students and elevating the cafeteria dining experience. Quest offers a full-service approach to their school partners, bringing 40 years of expertise through every stage of program development and nurturing a true sense of community through interactive events such as student food committees. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, www.questfms.com
IXL
IXL is the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. Over 1 million teachers use IXL in their classrooms every day for one reason: They love it. Visit IXL.com to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.
Copyright Š 2024 Twelve Practices LLC
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Dr. Derrick Gay is a globally recognized intercultural competency strategist, dedicated to fostering cultures of dignity and respect. With multifaceted expertise as an international speaker, author, researcher, educator, and university lecturer, Dr. Gay empowers individuals and organizations to deepen belonging and empathy by cultivating shared language, raising awareness, and fostering inclusive personal behaviors and organizational practices and policies.
Drawing from his extensive international experience, Dr. Gay designs meaningful strategies that resonate across a broad range of industries and cultures. His approach, informed by research and practitioner experiences in over 50 countries, facilitates meaningful connections and promotes belonging on a global scale.
Fluent in five languages, Dr. Gay has supported a broad clientele spanning the globe, including over 800 organizations in education, financial services, beauty and fashion, non-profits, and the arts. His clients range from Sesame Street to Oberlin Conservatory, Phantom of the Opera to Tom Ford, The International School of Panama to GCM Grosvenor, and The Business of Fashion to Barilla. He has also served as adjunct faculty/lecturer at Parsons Paris, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia Business School, International Fashion Academy, and Teachers College at Columbia University.
Dr. Gay's work has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Huffington Post, NPR, TEDx, and The Business of Fashion, and other national and international publications. A global citizen, Dr. Gay delivers content in English, French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese.
Show Highlights
Teach your students to have choice-filled lives and be good people.
Complexities in implementing diversity initiatives within schools.
Reframe diversity to encompass a broader definition.
The problem of diversity being seen as a proxy for historically marginalized groups.
Schools need to address how events like George Floyd's death changed the conversation about diversity globally.
Outlined steps for leaders to create spaces of belonging.
Emphasizes the importance of taking action to make the world better.
A framework that aligns with every school and every mission.
Discusses the challenges of politicization of diversity work.
âYou are seen, you are heard, you matter. All the research is clear around this belief that one has about oneself, about their inherent value and how that can help in times of adversity, resilience. Life is going to throw challenges at you. If you have this fundamental sense of your worth, then there's a higher possibility that you're going to get through it. And it's our, certainly our job as educators and curators of a learning environment that everyone that walks to that building feels that way.â
-Dr Derrick Gay
Get the episode transcript here!
Episodesâs Resources & Contact Info:Linkedin
Website: Dr. Derrick Gay
Dr. Derrick Gay
Read my latest book!Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development⢠work â Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership.
Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today!
Apply to the MastermindThe mastermind is changing the landscape of professional development for school leaders.
100% of our members agree that the mastermind is the #1 way they grow their leadership skills.
Apply to the mastermind today!
How We Serve LeadersThe School Leadership Scorecardâ˘
Identify your highest leverage areas for growth this year in 10 -minutes or less.
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/scorecard
Month-to-Month Principal Checklist
As a principal with so much to do, you might be thinking, where do I even start?
When you download The Principal Checklist youâll get
12-months of general tasks that every campus need to do
Space to write your campus specific items.
Space to reflect and not what worked as well as a space of what didnât work
Go to https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/principal-checklist to download now.
Ruckus Maker Mindset Toolâ˘
The âsecretâ to peak performance is ot complicated. Itâs a plan on how to optimize the five fundamentals found in The Ruckus Maker Mindset Toolâ˘.
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/mindset
The Positive Spotlight Toolâ˘
Energy flows to where attention goes!
If you want to get more of what you want, when you want it as a school leader I have a tool for youâŚ
Download The Positive Spotlight Tool⢠for free here:
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/positive
The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Toolâ˘
Are you ready to accomplish more?
With less effort and in less time?
When you download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool⢠Iâll send you the tool and a short 8-minute coaching video that shows you how to work smarter, not harderâŚand create more value for your school campus.
Download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool⢠for free at
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/goals
Quest Food Management Services
Quest Food Management Services provides high-quality, scratch-made food in K-12 schools and universities across the country, prioritizing the health and wellness of students and elevating the cafeteria dining experience. Quest offers a full-service approach to their school partners, bringing 40 years of expertise through every stage of program development and nurturing a true sense of community through interactive events such as student food committees. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, www.questfms.com
IXL
IXL is the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. Over 1 million teachers use IXL in their classrooms every day for one reason: They love it. Visit IXL.com to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.
Copyright Š 2024 Twelve Practices LLC
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Every principal deserves high quality coaching and mentorship.
Who is your coach or mentor?
What would you be able to accomplish with help figuring out how to accomplish your biggest goals?
At Ruckus Maker HQ we have two great options for you:
Option 1: Join the BRAND NEW Ruckus Maker Club. Learn more here
Option 2: Join The Ruckus Maker Mastermind⢠our flagship program. Learn more here.
Show Highlights
Set clear goals for both personal and professional growth to drive success and balance in life.
Explore powerful takeaways from books and tools that are shaping and enhancing leadership skills.
Key insights that inspire personal development and authentic self-expression for impactful leadership.
Discover one key strategy to boost team efficiency.
Leverage mastermind tools in a safe, practical learning environment to strengthen leadership abilities.
Master difficult conversations with confidence and apply these skills immediately for better outcomes.
Strengthen communication, community building, and research skills for a more effective, cohesive team environment.
Sticky Core Values leverage leadership momentum for lasting impact.
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SHOW SPONSORS:Quest Food Management Services
Quest Food Management Services provides high-quality, scratch-made food in K-12 schools and universities across the country, prioritizing the health and wellness of students and elevating the cafeteria dining experience. Quest offers a full-service approach to their school partners, bringing 40 years of expertise through every stage of program development and nurturing a true sense of community through interactive events such as student food committees. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, www.questfms.com
IXL
IXL is the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. Over 1 million teachers use IXL in their classrooms every day for one reason: They love it. Visit IXL.com to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.
Copyright Š 2024 Twelve Practices LLC
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Every principal deserves high quality coaching and mentorship.
Who is your coach or mentor?
What would you be able to accomplish with help figuring out how to accomplish your biggest goals?
At Ruckus Maker HQ we have two great options for you:
Option 1: Join the BRAND NEW Ruckus Maker Club. Learn more here
Option 2: Join The Ruckus Maker Mastermind⢠our flagship program. Learn more here.
Show Highlights
Why you need the 90-day planning and the 'Ruckus Maker Mindset.'
'Playing with the Lead' for proactive planning and organization to stay ahead of challenges throughout the school year.
Key initiatives and maintain momentum in leadership efforts.
Challenges in scheduling planning time with assistant principal.
Importance of celebrating staff efforts and improvements.
Discussion of the 'Electric Papaya' concept: focusing on one project yields better results.
Challenges of over-planning, the need to prioritize, and delegate to avoid burnout.
Plans for addressing math and language arts gaps.
SHOW SPONSORS:Quest Food Management Services
Quest Food Management Services provides high-quality, scratch-made food in K-12 schools and universities across the country, prioritizing the health and wellness of students and elevating the cafeteria dining experience. Quest offers a full-service approach to their school partners, bringing 40 years of expertise through every stage of program development and nurturing a true sense of community through interactive events such as student food committees. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, www.questfms.com
IXL
IXL is the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. Over 1 million teachers use IXL in their classrooms every day for one reason: They love it. Visit IXL.com to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.
Copyright Š 2024 Twelve Practices LLC
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Frederick Buskey leverages 33 years of k-12 and higher education leadership experience. He provides simple frameworks and practical tools to help leaders make immediate incremental improvements. Frederick hosts The Assistant Principal Podcast, and is the author of A School Leaderâs Guide to Reclaiming Purpose. He works with school and non-profit leaders to help them live and lead better.
Show Highlights
The challenges faced by colleagues helps leaders provide tailored support and guidance.
The journey to Reclaiming Purpose involves recognizing the impact of small, mindful moments in leadership.
Introduction of the 'good enough' concept for assistant principals.
Analysis of teacher-related issues vs. student-related issues in discipline.
The importance of supporting teachers and improving their skills.
The difference between urgent leadership and strategic leadership.
Exploration of managing priorities vs. managing time.
Three epiphanies from Frederick's book.
Get the episode transcript here!
Fredrickâs Resources & Contact Info:Frederick Buskey-Website
Blog
The Assistant Principal Podcast
LinkedIn
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Free:Book Give Away: Stage 1
Every principal deserves high quality coaching and mentorship.
Who is your coach or mentor?
What would you be able to accomplish with help figuring out how to accomplish your biggest goals?
At Ruckus Maker HQ we have two great options for you:
Option 1: Join the BRAND NEW Ruckus Maker Club. Learn more here
Option 2: Join The Ruckus Maker Mastermind⢠our flagship program. Learn more here. SHOW SPONSORS:Quest Food Management Services
Quest Food Management Services provides high-quality, scratch-made food in K-12 schools and universities across the country, prioritizing the health and wellness of students and elevating the cafeteria dining experience. Quest offers a full-service approach to their school partners, bringing 40 years of expertise through every stage of program development and nurturing a true sense of community through interactive events such as student food committees. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, www.questfms.com
IXL
IXL is the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. Over 1 million teachers use IXL in their classrooms every day for one reason: They love it. Visit IXL.com to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.
Copyright Š 2024 Twelve Practices LLC
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Every principal deserves high quality coaching and mentorship.
Who is your coach or mentor?
What would you be able to accomplish with help figuring out how to accomplish your biggest goals?
At Ruckus Maker HQ we have two great options for you:
Option 1: Join the BRAND NEW Ruckus Maker Club. Learn more here
Option 2: Join The Ruckus Maker Mastermind⢠our flagship program. Learn more here.
Show Highlights
Prioritize Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) amid challenges.
Focus on scheduling, intervention strategies and enrichment.
7-period day versus a rotating block schedule to better address the educational needs of students.
Tips to overcome significant learning gaps through targeted interventions.
Discussion on implementing intervention and enrichment within regular classes.
Importance of data analysis and targeted mini-lessons.
Implementing essential standards and co-teaching approaches.
Get the episode transcript here!
SHOW SPONSORS:Quest Food Management Services
Quest Food Management Services provides high-quality, scratch-made food in K-12 schools and universities across the country, prioritizing the health and wellness of students and elevating the cafeteria dining experience. Quest offers a full-service approach to their school partners, bringing 40 years of expertise through every stage of program development and nurturing a true sense of community through interactive events such as student food committees. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, www.questfms.com
IXL
IXL is the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. Over 1 million teachers use IXL in their classrooms every day for one reason: They love it. Visit IXL.com to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.
Copyright Š 2024 Twelve Practices LLC
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Every principal deserves high quality coaching and mentorship.
Who is your coach or mentor?
What would you be able to accomplish with help figuring out how to accomplish your biggest goals?
At Ruckus Maker HQ we have two great options for you:
Option 1: Join the BRAND NEW Ruckus Maker Club. Learn more here
Option 2: Join The Ruckus Maker Mastermind⢠our flagship program. Learn more here.
Show Highlights
effective email management and communication strategies to alleviate overload.
The need for ongoing learning and collaboration with others to enhance leadership skills.
AI-powered coaching tool for teachers for reflection and personal growth.
School Initiatives and Challenges
Planning for the next academic year
Discussion on redesigning the bell schedule
Introduction of WIN (What I Need) time for student support
Identifying non-negotiable skills for middle school students
Overcome the struggle with managing a high volume of emails.
Create the ideal day and work-life balance.
Establishing healthy habits through meal planning to increase energy levels, and better mental well-being.
Get the episode transcript here!
SHOW SPONSORS:Quest Food Management Services
Quest Food Management Services provides high-quality, scratch-made food in K-12 schools and universities across the country, prioritizing the health and wellness of students and elevating the cafeteria dining experience. Quest offers a full-service approach to their school partners, bringing 40 years of expertise through every stage of program development and nurturing a true sense of community through interactive events such as student food committees. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, www.questfms.com
IXL
IXL is the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. Over 1 million teachers use IXL in their classrooms every day for one reason: They love it. Visit IXL.com to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.
Copyright Š 2024 Twelve Practices LLC
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Every principal deserves high quality coaching and mentorship.
Who is your coach or mentor?
What would you be able to accomplish with help figuring out how to accomplish your biggest goals?
At Ruckus Maker HQ we have two great options for you:
Option 1: Join the BRAND NEW Ruckus Maker Club. Learn more here
Option 2: Join The Ruckus Maker Mastermind⢠our flagship program. Learn more here.
Show Highlights
Challenges in school culture can lead to a lack of trust and effectiveness.
Student discipline concerns often reflect broader cultural issues within the school.
Tips to overcome a divisive incident regarding school policy.
Effective resolutions with union involvement and petitions.
Impact of emotional decisions about safety and fairness.
Foster a culture of "gracious assumptions" for thoughtful communication and reduce snap judgments.
Tackle potential conflicts early, reducing anxiety among staff and students.
Get the episode transcript here!
SHOW SPONSORS:Quest Food Management Services
Quest Food Management Services provides high-quality, scratch-made food in K-12 schools and universities across the country, prioritizing the health and wellness of students and elevating the cafeteria dining experience. Quest offers a full-service approach to their school partners, bringing 40 years of expertise through every stage of program development and nurturing a true sense of community through interactive events such as student food committees. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, www.questfms.com
IXL
IXL is the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. Over 1 million teachers use IXL in their classrooms every day for one reason: They love it. Visit IXL.com to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.
Copyright Š 2024 Twelve Practices LLC
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Every principal deserves high quality coaching and mentorship.
Who is your coach or mentor?
What would you be able to accomplish with help figuring out how to accomplish your biggest goals?
At Ruckus Maker HQ we have two great options for you:
Option 1: Join the BRAND NEW Ruckus Maker Club. Learn more here
Option 2: Join The Ruckus Maker Mastermind⢠our flagship program. Learn more here.
Show Highlights
Shifting from accomplishment-focused education to learning and community contribution.
Balancing community values with educational objectives.
Strategies for engaging family and community input in education.
Tips to celebrate hard conversations about bias on campus.
Challenges of high-performing school environments and pressure on students.
Balancing traditional educational values with new workplace demands.
Engaging families in conversations about their aspirations for their children.
Find your âsquare squadâ, mode vulnerability and seek support.
SHOW SPONSORS:Quest Food Management Services
Quest Food Management Services provides high-quality, scratch-made food in K-12 schools and universities across the country, prioritizing the health and wellness of students and elevating the cafeteria dining experience. Quest offers a full-service approach to their school partners, bringing 40 years of expertise through every stage of program development and nurturing a true sense of community through interactive events such as student food committees. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, www.questfms.com
IXL
IXL is the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. Over 1 million teachers use IXL in their classrooms every day for one reason: They love it. Visit IXL.com to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.
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Every principal deserves high quality coaching and mentorship.
Who is your coach or mentor?
What would you be able to accomplish with help figuring out how to accomplish your biggest goals?
At Ruckus Maker HQ we have two great options for you:
Option 1: Join the BRAND NEW Ruckus Maker Club. Learn more here
Option 2: Join The Ruckus Maker Mastermind⢠our flagship program. Learn more here.
Show Highlights
Boosting Leadership Effectiveness in a Post-Pandemic World.
Aligning professional development with collective beliefs relevant for all.
Delivering effective, equitable support for every student.
Balancing staff readiness and innovation with potential risks.
Strategic resource allocation: Maximizing human capital.
Empowering top teachers to impact students who need it the most.
Aligning practices with beliefs (individual vs. collective).
Achieving clarity in advancing organizational and staff goals.
SHOW SPONSORS:
Quest Food Management Services
Quest Food Management Services provides high-quality, scratch-made food in K-12 schools and universities across the country, prioritizing the health and wellness of students and elevating the cafeteria dining experience. Quest offers a full-service approach to their school partners, bringing 40 years of expertise through every stage of program development and nurturing a true sense of community through interactive events such as student food committees. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, www.questfms.com
IXL
IXL is the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. Over 1 million teachers use IXL in their classrooms every day for one reason: They love it. Visit IXL.com to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.
Copyright Š 2024 Twelve Practices LLC
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Every principal deserves high quality coaching and mentorship.
Who is your coach or mentor?
What would you be able to accomplish with help figuring out how to accomplish your biggest goals?
At Ruckus Maker HQ we have two great options for you:
Option 1: Join the BRAND NEW Ruckus Maker Club. Learn more here
Option 2: Join The Ruckus Maker Mastermind⢠our flagship program. Learn more here.
Show Highlights
Essential tips for first-year principals,
Be aware of political landscape and power structures
Use a 'political heat map' to map relationships within staff
Make time for support staff and 12-month employees
And much moreâŚ.
Ruckus Maker Club Benefits
Provides focused social media alternative for professional growth
Encourages a proactive approach to leadership by breaking down larger objectives into manageable plans.
Clean, easy-to-navigate platform design
Continuous addition of exclusive tools and resources for leaders.
Get the episode transcript here!
SHOW SPONSORS:Quest Food Management Services
Quest Food Management Services provides high-quality, scratch-made food in K-12 schools and universities across the country, prioritizing the health and wellness of students and elevating the cafeteria dining experience. Quest offers a full-service approach to their school partners, bringing 40 years of expertise through every stage of program development and nurturing a true sense of community through interactive events such as student food committees. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, www.questfms.com
IXL
IXL is the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. Over 1 million teachers use IXL in their classrooms every day for one reason: They love it. Visit IXL.com to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.
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Dr. Chara N. Willaford, founder of Be Your Best Yet Coaching and Consulting, is an educational leader with 25+ years of experience. A National Mentor and Trainer, she specializes in turning around schools, empowering future and early-career principals. Dr. Chara's journey spans roles at state, district, national, and building levels, reflecting a deep commitment to shaping the future of education. Her holistic approach and commitment to continuous learning are embodied in the motto, 'The Best is Yet to Come.
Show Highlights
Powerful principal pipelines for sustainable leadership development.
Strategies to overcome imposter syndrome in educational leadership.
Stop downselling yourself and putting a ceiling on what you can accomplish.
Making the invisible visible for aspiring leaders.
Importance of developing a CEO mentality for principals.
Work-life harmony for long term sustainment in the job.
Scheduling thinking time for strategic planning.
Guidelines for building collective excellence for your teams.
âWhen I think about working with leaders, the beauty of having this big bird's eye view at the state level, and I would even say at the national level, because I work with leaders at that place as well, is that the commonalities are the same. It doesn't matter if you're in one state or the next. If you're in a smaller district or a bigger district, the need for coaching, the need to have a community that you can lean upon is ever so present in leaders for today. The overall stress of ensuring that we have school communities that work for kids is something that transcends every leader.â
-Dr. Chara N. Willaford
Get the episode transcript here!
Dr. Charaâs Resources & Contact Info:www.beyourbestyet.org
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Read my latest book!Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development⢠work â Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership.
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Apply to the MastermindThe mastermind is changing the landscape of professional development for school leaders. 100% of our members agree that the mastermind is the #1 way they grow their leadership skills.
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How We Serve LeadersThe School Leadership Scorecardâ˘
Identify your highest leverage areas for growth this year in 10 -minutes or less.
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/scorecard
Month-to-Month Principal Checklist
As a principal with so much to do, you might be thinking, where do I even start?
When you download The Principal Checklist youâll get
12-months of general tasks that every campus need to do
Space to write your campus specific items.
Space to reflect and not what worked as well as a space of what didnât work
Go to https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/principal-checklist to download now.
Ruckus Maker Mindset Toolâ˘
The âsecretâ to peak performance is ot complicated. Itâs a plan on how to optimize the five fundamentals found in The Ruckus Maker Mindset Toolâ˘.
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/mindset
The Positive Spotlight Toolâ˘
Energy flows to where attention goes!
If you want to get more of what you want, when you want it as a school leader I have a tool for youâŚ
Download The Positive Spotlight Tool⢠for free here:
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/positive
The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Toolâ˘
Are you ready to accomplish more?
With less effort and in less time?
When you download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool⢠Iâll send you the tool and a short 8-minute coaching video that shows you how to work smarter, not harderâŚand create more value for your school campus.
Download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool⢠for free at
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/goals
SHOW SPONSORS:Quest Food Management Services
Quest Food Management Services provides high-quality, scratch-made food in K-12 schools and universities across the country, prioritizing the health and wellness of students and elevating the cafeteria dining experience. Quest offers a full-service approach to their school partners, bringing 40 years of expertise through every stage of program development and nurturing a true sense of community through interactive events such as student food committees. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, www.questfms.com
IXL
IXL is the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. Over 1 million teachers use IXL in their classrooms every day for one reason: They love it. Visit IXL.com to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.
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Adam Stolzer is the Burwell Jr./Sr. High School Principal located in Burwell, Ne. Adam is an educational leader who makes a ruckus with his mobile office, Longhorn Support Days, and helps facilitate bringing out students' passions. Adam takes great pride in leaving a daily legacy of being a model of support for students.
Show Highlights
Strategies aimed at enhancing student engagement and behavior.
Improvement in absences with motivational reward days off.
Power of Purple and Passion in Education.
Mobile office strategy to increase accessibility and communication.
Exposing students to diverse opportunities and hands-on learning.
Belief that tough conversations lead to growth and evolution.
âUnless we can have honest conversations with ourselves, with our staff, with our peers, colleagues, I don't think that evolution is there. And eventually, if you don't have tough conversations, you get stuck in a status quo because everybody's just comfortable. And if you want to grow, you want to learn something new, you have to get uncomfortable.â
-Adam Stolzer
Get the episode transcript here!
Adamâs Resources & Contact Info:Website: Professional Website
Cornhusker Chats
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Facebook: Burwell Jr-Sr High School
X/Twitter: BHSLonghorns
Read my latest book!Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development⢠work â Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership.
Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today!
Apply to the MastermindThe mastermind is changing the landscape of professional development for school leaders. 100% of our members agree that the mastermind is the #1 way they grow their leadership skills.
Apply to the mastermind today!
How We Serve LeadersThe School Leadership Scorecardâ˘
Identify your highest leverage areas for growth this year in 10 -minutes or less.
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/scorecard
Month-to-Month Principal Checklist
As a principal with so much to do, you might be thinking, where do I even start?
When you download The Principal Checklist youâll get
12-months of general tasks that every campus need to do
Space to write your campus specific items.
Space to reflect and not what worked as well as a space of what didnât work
Go to https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/principal-checklist to download now.
Ruckus Maker Mindset Toolâ˘
The âsecretâ to peak performance is ot complicated. Itâs a plan on how to optimize the five fundamentals found in The Ruckus Maker Mindset Toolâ˘.
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/mindset
The Positive Spotlight Toolâ˘
Energy flows to where attention goes!
If you want to get more of what you want, when you want it as a school leader I have a tool for youâŚ
Download The Positive Spotlight Tool⢠for free here:
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/positive
The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Toolâ˘
Are you ready to accomplish more?
With less effort and in less time?
When you download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool⢠Iâll send you the tool and a short 8-minute coaching video that shows you how to work smarter, not harderâŚand create more value for your school campus.
Download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool⢠for free at
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/goals
SHOW SPONSORS:Quest Food Management Services
Quest Food Management Services provides high-quality, scratch-made food in K-12 schools and universities across the country, prioritizing the health and wellness of students and elevating the cafeteria dining experience. Quest offers a full-service approach to their school partners, bringing 40 years of expertise through every stage of program development and nurturing a true sense of community through interactive events such as student food committees. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, www.questfms.com
IXL
IXL is the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. Over 1 million teachers use IXL in their classrooms every day for one reason: They love it. Visit IXL.com to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.
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Kathy Kolbe is an acclaimed theorist, best-selling author and pioneer, Kathy Kolbe was the first to prove the existence of the conative mental faculty, which causes us to act, react and interact. She has spent over 40 years collecting and analyzing conative traits to help us be ourselves. She founded Kolbe Corp, was CEO for 30 Years, and is now its Chairman Emerita. Nicole Loucks is the Vice President of Youth and Education Programs and Director of Training at Kolbe Corp, Nicole has the privilege of working directly with business leaders, educators, and students alike to help them understand their innate strengths and how to utilize them in the ways they care about most. Nicole is passionate about educational advocacy and helping children.
Show Highlights
Take a powerful personal assessment tool to give purpose to your leadership.
Schools don't meet the needs of students with diverse learning styles.
Most teachers lead with Fact Finder or Follow Through modes.
Building on strengths is crucial for better employee performance and relationships.
Conation vs cognition in schools.
Student Aptitude Quiz provides tips and tricks for using strengths productively.
Educators and parents play crucial roles in giving purpose to youth.
Communication possibilities for cognitive conflicts
ââWe're going to change everything.â That's super stressful for a lot of people to hear in the education field. It's all about how to communicate and deliver work collaboratively together with those differences so that you are able to reach that purpose. I don't know any educator who's gone past the first year principal or teacher or assistant who's not there because their purpose is to help kids, but you have to understand their approaches to help. Bottom line, to educators, if your purpose is to help kids learn, I think the first thing they have to help is how they learn. They need to understand themselves and how they learn best. And by helping students learn how they learn and the joy of learning, then they become purposeful in their learning. And then the teacher feels I've accomplished a goal.â
-Kathy Kolbe
Get the episode transcript here! Kathy Kolbe and Nicole Loucksâs Resources & Contact Info:Kolbe A Assessment
Student Aptitude Quiz
Kids and Parenting Solutions | Kolbe.com
The History of Kolbe Corp
Read my latest book!Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development⢠work â Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership.
Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today!
Apply to the MastermindThe mastermind is changing the landscape of professional development for school leaders. 100% of our members agree that the mastermind is the #1 way they grow their leadership skills.
Apply to the mastermind today!
How We Serve LeadersThe School Leadership Scorecardâ˘
Identify your highest leverage areas for growth this year in 10 -minutes or less.
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/scorecard
Month-to-Month Principal Checklist
As a principal with so much to do, you might be thinking, where do I even start?
When you download The Principal Checklist youâll get
12-months of general tasks that every campus need to do
Space to write your campus specific items.
Space to reflect and not what worked as well as a space of what didnât work
Go to https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/principal-checklist to download now.
Ruckus Maker Mindset Toolâ˘
The âsecretâ to peak performance is ot complicated. Itâs a plan on how to optimize the five fundamentals found in The Ruckus Maker Mindset Toolâ˘.
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/mindset
The Positive Spotlight Toolâ˘
Energy flows to where attention goes!
If you want to get more of what you want, when you want it as a school leader I have a tool for youâŚ
Download The Positive Spotlight Tool⢠for free here:
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/positive
The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Toolâ˘
Are you ready to accomplish more?
With less effort and in less time?
When you download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool⢠Iâll send you the tool and a short 8-minute coaching video that shows you how to work smarter, not harderâŚand create more value for your school campus.
Download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool⢠for free at
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/goals
SHOW SPONSORS:TEACHFX
How much student talk happened today?
When classrooms come alive with conversation, learning improves, students feel a sense of belonging, and teachers feel inspired.
The TeachFX instructional coaching app gives teachers powerful insights into their student talk, student engagement, and classroom conversation.
With TeachFX, teachers see how much student talk happened, the moments of students sharing their brilliance, and the questions that got students talking.Learn how to pilot TeachFX with your teachers. Visit: teachfx.com/betterleaders
Quest Food Management Services
Quest Food Management Services provides high-quality, scratch-made food in K-12 schools and universities across the country, prioritizing the health and wellness of students and elevating the cafeteria dining experience. Quest offers a full-service approach to their school partners, bringing 40 years of expertise through every stage of program development and nurturing a true sense of community through interactive events such as student food committees. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, www.questfms.com
IXL
IXL is the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. Over 1 million teachers use IXL in their classrooms every day for one reason: They love it. Visit IXL.com to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.
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Hannahâs story began in a blue pickup truck at age 12. Sparked by this intro to business by her dad, she went to college early, graduating with her bachelors at 18.
Now, Hannah is the Chief Rebel at dâSkills - a hub where students turbo-charge their passions with AI, then convert them into paid, real-world projects. Chris Lochhead calls her "one of the most important voices in education today" and a school administrator called her "offensive to some."
Show Highlights
avoid obsolete education and turbocharge student passion with AI The Skills.
Unique differentiation for students to build income and professional networks at school.
Challenge negative perceptions surrounding AI with these top tools.
Expedition AI is an innovative educational approach critical for an AI-driven future.
Internships for students without needing extra staff or an IT specialist.
AI is going to touch every single career. Are your students future ready?
71% of the employers are not hiring people who don't have AI skills. Get dâSkills to develop AI literacy for your students.
âI'd want a Ruckus Maker to remember that students are capable of so much more than any system curriculum any of us could possibly imagine. And if we can find that one part of them to unlock, if we can be that person who helps unlock that potential, then we've done our job. That's our job as educators, as mentors, and as people who inspire kids, is to unlock that one bit of potential. And once they can do that and turbocharge that with AI, they're gonna be unstoppable.â
-Hannah Grady Williams
Join Expedition AI for Schools here!!
Get the episode transcript here!
Hannahâs Resources & Contact Info:2024 Work Trend Index Annual Report: AI at Work Is Here. Now Comes the Hard Part
d'Skills
Projects students have completed: d'SKILLS DISPATCH
Free sprints: 1 Day AI-Project Sprints! â d'Skills
Join Expedition AI for Schools here.
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Read my latest book!Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development⢠work â Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership.
Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today!
Apply to the MastermindThe mastermind is changing the landscape of professional development for school leaders. 100% of our members agree that the mastermind is the #1 way they grow their leadership skills.
Apply to the mastermind today!
How We Serve LeadersThe School Leadership Scorecardâ˘
Identify your highest leverage areas for growth this year in 10 -minutes or less.
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/scorecard
Month-to-Month Principal Checklist
As a principal with so much to do, you might be thinking, where do I even start?
When you download The Principal Checklist youâll get
12-months of general tasks that every campus need to do
Space to write your campus specific items.
Space to reflect and not what worked as well as a space of what didnât work
Go to https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/principal-checklist to download now.
Ruckus Maker Mindset Toolâ˘
The âsecretâ to peak performance is ot complicated. Itâs a plan on how to optimize the five fundamentals found in The Ruckus Maker Mindset Toolâ˘.
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/mindset
The Positive Spotlight Toolâ˘
Energy flows to where attention goes!
If you want to get more of what you want, when you want it as a school leader I have a tool for youâŚ
Download The Positive Spotlight Tool⢠for free here:
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/positive
The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Toolâ˘
Are you ready to accomplish more?
With less effort and in less time?
When you download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool⢠Iâll send you the tool and a short 8-minute coaching video that shows you how to work smarter, not harderâŚand create more value for your school campus.
Download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool⢠for free at
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/goals
SHOW SPONSORS:Quest Food Management Services
Quest Food Management Services provides high-quality, scratch-made food in K-12 schools and universities across the country, prioritizing the health and wellness of students and elevating the cafeteria dining experience. Quest offers a full-service approach to their school partners, bringing 40 years of expertise through every stage of program development and nurturing a true sense of community through interactive events such as student food committees. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, www.questfms.com
IXL
IXL is the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. Over 1 million teachers use IXL in their classrooms every day for one reason: They love it. Visit IXL.com to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.
Copyright Š 2024 Twelve Practices LLC
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Ari Gerzon-Kessler is author of On The Same Team: Bringing Educators & Underrepresented Families Together, which won the Independent Publishers Book Awards 2024 IPPY Gold Medal for outstanding education book. He is a speaker, trainer, and coach working with schools and districts committed to forging stronger school-family partnerships. Ari also leads the Family Partnerships department for the Boulder Valley School District (CO).
Ari has been an educator since 2000, having served as a principal and bilingual teacher. His leadership efforts to strengthen partnerships with underrepresented families and dismantle unjust practices was featured in Education Week in 2015. Ari regularly presents at national and international conferences on Families and Educators Together (FET) teams and other innovative family partnership best practices. He received his bachelorâs in African American Studies from Wesleyan University and a masterâs in instruction and curriculum from the University of Colorado.
Show Highlights
Shifts that translate into higher learning with family access opportunities.
Centering family voices in educational decision-making to improve student learning.
3 minute activities to skip challenges due to time constraints on initiatives.
Challenge the status quo in the ways that we engage with families.
Same Team Bringing Educators and Underrepresented Families together, to redesign education.
Small pockets of time that expose staff to best practices that increase choice.
Supportive spaces that increase value because leaders don't provide guidance.
âAnd the heart of the FET( Family and Educators Together) teams is creating the kind of space where everyone feels like their voice is deeply valued and that we're co-creating transformational change so that we're designing a school for everyone, not just based on what's worked in the past. It's composed of educators and the school leader. And that's a pivotal piece.â
-Ari Gerzon-Kessler
Get the episode transcript here!!
Ariâs Resources & Contact Info:The Families and Educators Together Project â Mediators Foundation
Ari's School-Family Partnerships Resources to Support Your Next Steps
Linkedin
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Solution Tree link for book and free reproducibles: On the Same Team |
Read my latest book!Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development⢠work â Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership.
Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today!
Apply to the MastermindThe mastermind is changing the landscape of professional development for school leaders. 100% of our members agree that the mastermind is the #1 way they grow their leadership skills.
Apply to the mastermind today!
How We Serve LeadersThe School Leadership Scorecardâ˘
Identify your highest leverage areas for growth this year in 10 -minutes or less.
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/scorecard
Month-to-Month Principal Checklist
As a principal with so much to do, you might be thinking, where do I even start?
When you download The Principal Checklist youâll get
12-months of general tasks that every campus need to do
Space to write your campus specific items.
Space to reflect and not what worked as well as a space of what didnât work
Go to https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/principal-checklist to download now.
Ruckus Maker Mindset Toolâ˘
The âsecretâ to peak performance is ot complicated. Itâs a plan on how to optimize the five fundamentals found in The Ruckus Maker Mindset Toolâ˘.
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/mindset
The Positive Spotlight Toolâ˘
Energy flows to where attention goes!
If you want to get more of what you want, when you want it as a school leader I have a tool for youâŚ
Download The Positive Spotlight Tool⢠for free here:
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/positive
The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Toolâ˘
Are you ready to accomplish more?
With less effort and in less time?
When you download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool⢠Iâll send you the tool and a short 8-minute coaching video that shows you how to work smarter, not harderâŚand create more value for your school campus.
Download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool⢠for free at
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/goals
SHOW SPONSORS:TEACHFX
How much student talk happened today?
When classrooms come alive with conversation, learning improves, students feel a sense of belonging, and teachers feel inspired.
The TeachFX instructional coaching app gives teachers powerful insights into their student talk, student engagement, and classroom conversation.
With TeachFX, teachers see how much student talk happened, the moments of students sharing their brilliance, and the questions that got students talking.Learn how to pilot TeachFX with your teachers. Visit: teachfx.com/betterleaders
Quest Food Management Services
Quest Food Management Services provides high-quality, scratch-made food in K-12 schools and universities across the country, prioritizing the health and wellness of students and elevating the cafeteria dining experience. Quest offers a full-service approach to their school partners, bringing 40 years of expertise through every stage of program development and nurturing a true sense of community through interactive events such as student food committees. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, www.questfms.com
IXL
IXL is the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. Over 1 million teachers use IXL in their classrooms every day for one reason: They love it. Visit IXL.com to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.
Copyright Š 2024 Twelve Practices LLC
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Where is the Teacher? 12 Shifts for a Student Centered Classroom
Kyle Wagner, the founder of Transform Educational Consulting Limited, has always had a bold mission since he became an educator 15+ years ago: Create transformational learning experiences that connect students' interests and passions to issues that matter in the real world. This bold mission has literally taken him around the world. From the design of living museums, model governments, and engaging project-based experiences as a Humanities Teacher in world renowned High Tech High in San Diego; to co-founding student-led programs and schools as a Program Director in China; Kyle has remained true to that mission, and vowed to share it with others.
His book, The Power of Simple, outlines the simple shifts classrooms and schools can make to allow for these experiences, and the conditions required to ensure they have lasting impact. Kyle currently resides in Hong Kong, where through workshops, coaching, courses and bespoke training, he has now empowered over 1,000 forward thinking educators worldwide to create more socially, globally, and emotionally aware citizens through project-based learning.
Show Highlights
12 shifts for student-centered environments.
The difference between engagement and empowerment in education.
The next step you need to take is to Implementation of inquiry-based learning.
Importance of making small changes in the physical classroom setup.
Formulate a big question to create an inquiry framework designed by students.
Unpack the 3 key factors for motivation.
Create magic with a mindset shift to scaffold learning for students with their own interests.
Classroom transformations through peer-to-peer teaching.
âWith inquiry, it's like when you take your dog off the leash for the first time and you haven't trained them to be off the leash, they're going to run off. But if you've gone through that process of like, âOkay you're going to walk beside me first.â We're going to make sure that when the traffic comes, you're not going to freak out, then you slowly give them more opportunities where they can really formulate their own inquiries. They know what kind of interests are, they know how to ask deeper questions. And that's something that the teacher can support as a facilitator moving from that front of the classroom role.â
-Kyle Wagner
Get the episode transcript here!
Kyleâs Resources & Contact Info:Transform Educational Consulting Limited
Where is the Teacher?
Twitter
Linkedin
Kyle Wagner - YouTube
The Power of Simple
Read my latest book!Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development⢠work â Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership.
Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today!
Apply to the MastermindThe mastermind is changing the landscape of professional development for school leaders. 100% of our members agree that the mastermind is the #1 way they grow their leadership skills.
Apply to the mastermind today!
How We Serve LeadersThe School Leadership Scorecardâ˘
Identify your highest leverage areas for growth this year in 10 -minutes or less.
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/scorecard
Month-to-Month Principal Checklist
As a principal with so much to do, you might be thinking, where do I even start?
When you download The Principal Checklist youâll get
12-months of general tasks that every campus need to do
Space to write your campus specific items.
Space to reflect and not what worked as well as a space of what didnât work
Go to https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/principal-checklist to download now.
Ruckus Maker Mindset Toolâ˘
The âsecretâ to peak performance is ot complicated. Itâs a plan on how to optimize the five fundamentals found in The Ruckus Maker Mindset Toolâ˘.
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/mindset
The Positive Spotlight Toolâ˘
Energy flows to where attention goes!
If you want to get more of what you want, when you want it as a school leader I have a tool for youâŚ
Download The Positive Spotlight Tool⢠for free here:
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/positive
The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Toolâ˘
Are you ready to accomplish more?
With less effort and in less time?
When you download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool⢠Iâll send you the tool and a short 8-minute coaching video that shows you how to work smarter, not harderâŚand create more value for your school campus.
Download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool⢠for free at
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/goals
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How much student talk happened today?
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With TeachFX, teachers see how much student talk happened, the moments of students sharing their brilliance, and the questions that got students talking.Learn how to pilot TeachFX with your teachers. Visit: teachfx.com/betterleaders
Quest Food Management Services
Quest Food Management Services provides high-quality, scratch-made food in K-12 schools and universities across the country, prioritizing the health and wellness of students and elevating the cafeteria dining experience. Quest offers a full-service approach to their school partners, bringing 40 years of expertise through every stage of program development and nurturing a true sense of community through interactive events such as student food committees. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, www.questfms.com
IXL
IXL is the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. Over 1 million teachers use IXL in their classrooms every day for one reason: They love it. Visit IXL.com to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.
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