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I recently received an email from one of my mentors, Kaeli Lindholm, and it stopped me in my tracks. Her insights on leadership, strategy, and mobilizing people resonated deeply with me and reminded me of the power of intentional planning. Inspired by her wisdom, I began reflecting on my own journey and the lessons I’ve […]
Imagine if you had hard proof that a specific action you take today could revolutionize your results. What if you could say to your team, your school, or your organization: “I know this works because the research proves it—and the payoff is huge.” That’s the power of John Hattie’s effect sizes, and in this blog […]
I’ll never forget the day Dr. Scott Morrison—my mentor and former superintendent—called me with an invitation that had me absolutely terrified. He asked if I would co-teach a masterclass with him. Not just any masterclass, mind you, but one for superintendents and directors. I had only been in my role as Director of Learning for […]
One of the things, I remember really feeling when I first became a leader was how alone I felt. I had great people around me but I was afraid to ask questions, for fear they thought I didn’t know what I was doing. But, I was wrong to not tap into my mentor’s expertise or […]
I had the privilege of co-presenting at the annual CASS Start Right conference for school leaders last week. It was an honor to be in a room full of leaders who were willing to give up a few days of their precious summer to learn and grow their leadership. In one of the parts of […]
Before we dive into this latest blog post, I want you to think about the top three things that are the most important in your leadership and will make the biggest impact on your life, your school, and your leadership. I know it isn’t paper work or admin tasks that are at the top of […]
I am a self proclaimed, tired mama who wants to hustle, upgrade my career, be the best parent ever, be present and energized, and live the healthiest life. I wanted all of these things but never thought it was possible….simply because I was too tired and I didn’t have clarity on how to do all […]
There are so many big rocks and conundrums that come our way each day as administrators. These questions and problems really have to make us think and weigh out the best options. It can get exhausting and can weigh heavy on your heart. I really felt this and was always second guessing and losing sleep […]
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