Dr. Chad Dumas is a Solution Tree associate and international consultant, presenter and award-winning researcher whose primary focus is collaborating to develop capacity for continuous improvement. Having been a successful teacher, principal, central office administrator, professional developer and consultant in a variety of school districts, he brings his passion, expertise, and skills to his writing and speaking as he engages participants in meaningful and practical learning. In his Amazon best-selling books, Let’s Put the C in PLC and An Action Guide to Put the C in PLC, Chad offers readers and audiences educational research, engaging stories, hands-on tools, and useful knowledge and skills they can implement immediately.     Show Highlights     Get underneath the iceberg and draw out the greatness you see in others.   Let’s Put the C in PLC – building that collaborative environment.    10 elements principals need to know to identify gaps in their schools.   Interpersonal communication skills and questions stem to help you land your message as a leader.   Multiply yourself through these strategic committees at “Collaborative Leadership Academy.”   The 8th element to engaging all staff in decision making.   Stop talking to a rock and see the red flag characteristics in broken relationship ships blocking your message.     “The one thing is that you matter what you say and what you do impacts others. As you are impacting others, be sure to be drawing out from them their very best, even if they don't even know what they're best at.” -Chad Dumas    Get the episode transcript here!   Chad’s Resources &amp; Contact Info:   Website |Next Learning Solutions   Twitter   Facebook   Linkedin   Other Links | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TPMX39R ,https://www.solutiontree.com/chad-dumas.html     Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – 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 Mastermind The 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!   SHOW SPONSORS: HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Transform how you lead to become a resilient and empowered change agent with Harvard’s online Certificate in School Management and Leadership. Grow your professional network with a global cohort of fellow school leaders as you collaborate in case studies bridging the fields of education and business. Apply today at http://hgse.me/leader.   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   ORGANIZED BINDER Why do students struggle? I'd argue that they lack access to quality instruction, but think about it. That's totally out of their control. What if there was something we could teach kids there was something within their control that would help them be successful in every class? It's not a magic pill or a figment of your imagination.    When students internalize Executive Functioning Skills they succeed.  Check out the new self-paced online course brought to you by OB that shows teachers how to equip their students with executive functioning skills.    Learn more at organizedbinder.com/go   Copyright © 2023 Twelve Practices LLC

Dr. Chad Dumas is a Solution Tree associate and international consultant, presenter and award-winning researcher whose primary focus is collaborating to develop capacity for continuous improvement. Having been a successful teacher, principal, central office administrator, professional developer and consultant in a variety of school districts, he brings his passion, expertise, and skills to his writing and speaking as he engages participants in meaningful and practical learning. In his Amazon best-selling books, Let’s Put the C in PLC and An Action Guide to Put the C in PLC, Chad offers readers and audiences educational research, engaging stories, hands-on tools, and useful knowledge and skills they can implement immediately. Show Highlights <ul> <li> Get underneath the iceberg and draw out the greatness you see in others. </li> <li> Let’s Put the C in PLC – building that collaborative environment.  </li> <li> 10 elements principals need to know to identify gaps in their schools. </li> <li> Interpersonal communication skills and questions stem to help you land your message as a leader. </li> <li> Multiply yourself through these strategic committees at “Collaborative Leadership Academy.” </li> <li> The 8th element to engaging all staff in decision making. </li> <li> Stop talking to a rock and see the red flag characteristics in broken relationship ships blocking your message. </li> </ul> “The one thing is that you matter what you say and what you do impacts others. As you are impacting others, be sure to be drawing out from them their very best, even if they don't even know what they're best at.” -Chad Dumas <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yY6iLj6gaIFBqwyBk8CIEoJsMrB7kBgCDGXIiN9bx3Q/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Get the episode transcript here!</a>   Chad’s Resources &amp; Contact Info: <ul> <li> Website |<a href="http://www.nextlearningsolutions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Next Learning Solutions</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChadDumas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChadDumasNextLearningSolutions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-dumas-611ba51b5/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin</a> </li> <li> Other Links | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TPMX39R" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TPMX39R</a> ,<a href="https://www.solutiontree.com/chad-dumas.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.solutiontree.com/chad-dumas.html</a> </li> </ul>   Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership. <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/mastermindbook/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today!</a> Apply to the Mastermind The 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. <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/mastermind-application/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apply to the mastermind today!</a>   SHOW SPONSORS: <a href="http://hgse.me/leader" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION</a> Transform how you lead to become a resilient and empowered change agent with Harvard’s online Certificate in School Management and Leadership. Grow your professional network with a global cohort of fellow school leaders as you collaborate in case studies bridging the fields of education and business. Apply today at <a href="http://hgse.me/leader" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://hgse.me/leader</a>. <a href="http://teachfx.com/blbs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TEACHFX</a> 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: <a href="http://teachfx.com/betterleaders" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">teachfx.com/betterleaders</a> <a href="https://organizedbinder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ORGANIZED BINDER</a> Why do students struggle? I'd argue that they lack access to quality instruction, but think about it. That's totally out of their control. What if there was something we could teach kids there was something within their control that would help them be successful in every class? It's not a magic pill or a figment of your imagination.  When students internalize Executive Functioning Skills they succeed.  Check out the new self-paced online course brought to you by OB that shows teachers how to equip their students with executive functioning skills.  Learn more at <a href="http://organizedbinder.com/go" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">organizedbinder.com/go</a> Copyright © 2023 Twelve Practices LLC

Put the “C” in PLC

Jason Dropik

Jason P. Dropik (Babaamii-Bines / Eagle Clan) is the School Administrator for the Indian Community School (ics-edu.org), in Franklin, WI, which serves Native students in the metro Milwaukee area. A member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (BadRiver-nsn.gov), Jason is committed to supporting students, families, staff, and the community both near and far. Having recently completed a two-year term as President of the National Indian Education Association (NIEA.org), he advocated for and spoke on the importance of tribal sovereignty, policy, appropriations, and student support across the country. As a Board Member of NIEA, Jason continues with that work, championing training and providing information for schools and community organizations, while creating visibility and understanding of Indigenous perspectives. He is involved in many organizations throughout the state, doing his best to ensure that Native voices are present in diverse groups. He has served as a Board Member for the Wisconsin Association of Environmental Education (WAEE.org), an Advisory Council Member for the Midwest Environmental Advocates (MidwestAdvocates.org), and many other community organizations. He is a graduate of the Urban Indian American Indian Teacher Training Program from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2004). He holds a Master's Degree in Administrative Leadership from Concordia University (2017), and recently completed his Superintendent's License from UW-Milwaukee (2023). His greatest passion is creating spaces for Native students to develop their identity, take pride in their language and culture, and to celebrate the rich legacy and the promising future of Indigenous communities. Jason, along with his wife and children, share a home in Franklin, WI.   Show Highlights   Sustainable and reciprocal relationships that build authentic experiences for leaders.   Be a catalyst for a different way of looking at education to support the various languages, cultures, and educational experiences for your community.   The greatest investment in your professional life.   Get your board of directors to budget you into the bottom line for PD.   Finding common ground from different perspectives and experience to close gaps in education.   The force multiplier of the Mastermind foundation.     “​​I wanted to make sure that I was doing everything possible to be the best leader that I could. It wasn't so much that I did want to learn and grow. That's something I've always been interested in, but I really wanted to be the leader that my community deserved and I wasn't sure what that looked like..” -Jason Dropik    Get the episode transcript here!   Jason’s Resources &amp; Contact Info:   https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/bipoc/   Twitter   Linkedin   Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – 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 Mastermind The 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!   SHOW SPONSORS: HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Transform how you lead to become a resilient and empowered change agent with Harvard’s online Certificate in School Management and Leadership. Grow your professional network with a global cohort of fellow school leaders as you collaborate in case studies bridging the fields of education and business. Apply today at http://hgse.me/leader.   TEACHFX With TeachFX, teachers are creating classrooms that are alive with conversation. Our app gives teachers insights into high-leverage practices like: How much student talk happened? Which questions got students talking? It’s eye-opening for teachers, and scales the impact of coaches and principals. Start your free pilot at teachfx.com/blbs.   ORGANIZED BINDER Why do students struggle? I'd argue that they lack access to quality instruction, but think about it. That's totally out of their control. What if there was something we could teach kids there was something within their control that would help them be successful in every class? It's not a magic pill or a figment of your imagination.    When students internalize Executive Functioning Skills they succeed.  Check out the new self-paced online course brought to you by OB that shows teachers how to equip their students with executive functioning skills.    Learn more at organizedbinder.com/go   Copyright © 2023 Twelve Practices LLC

Jason P. Dropik (Babaamii-Bines / Eagle Clan) is the School Administrator for the Indian Community School (<a href="http://ics-edu.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ics-edu.org</a>), in Franklin, WI, which serves Native students in the metro Milwaukee area. A member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (<a href="http://BadRiver-nsn.gov" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BadRiver-nsn.gov</a>), Jason is committed to supporting students, families, staff, and the community both near and far. Having recently completed a two-year term as President of the National Indian Education Association (<a href="http://NIEA.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NIEA.org</a>), he advocated for and spoke on the importance of tribal sovereignty, policy, appropriations, and student support across the country. As a Board Member of NIEA, Jason continues with that work, championing training and providing information for schools and community organizations, while creating visibility and understanding of Indigenous perspectives. He is involved in many organizations throughout the state, doing his best to ensure that Native voices are present in diverse groups. He has served as a Board Member for the Wisconsin Association of Environmental Education (<a href="http://WAEE.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WAEE.org</a>), an Advisory Council Member for the Midwest Environmental Advocates (<a href="http://MidwestAdvocates.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MidwestAdvocates.org</a>), and many other community organizations. He is a graduate of the Urban Indian American Indian Teacher Training Program from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2004). He holds a Master's Degree in Administrative Leadership from Concordia University (2017), and recently completed his Superintendent's License from UW-Milwaukee (2023). His greatest passion is creating spaces for Native students to develop their identity, take pride in their language and culture, and to celebrate the rich legacy and the promising future of Indigenous communities. Jason, along with his wife and children, share a home in Franklin, WI. Show Highlights <ul> <li> Sustainable and reciprocal relationships that build authentic experiences for leaders. </li> <li> Be a catalyst for a different way of looking at education to support the various languages, cultures, and educational experiences for your community. </li> <li> The greatest investment in your professional life. </li> <li> Get your board of directors to budget you into the bottom line for PD. </li> <li> Finding common ground from different perspectives and experience to close gaps in education. </li> <li> The force multiplier of the Mastermind foundation. </li> </ul> “​​I wanted to make sure that I was doing everything possible to be the best leader that I could. It wasn't so much that I did want to learn and grow. That's something I've always been interested in, but I really wanted to be the leader that my community deserved and I wasn't sure what that looked like..” -Jason Dropik <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QsFYbAQsnVH8mmjuNwBeWZf0v02TDFQ11igvVhL0_jk/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Get the episode transcript here!</a> Jason’s Resources &amp; Contact Info: <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/bipoc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/bipoc/</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://twitter.com/jpdropik?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-dropik-351b836/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin</a> </li> </ul> Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership. <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/mastermindbook/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today!</a> Apply to the Mastermind The 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. <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/mastermind-application/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apply to the mastermind today!</a>   SHOW SPONSORS: <a href="http://hgse.me/leader" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION</a> Transform how you lead to become a resilient and empowered change agent with Harvard’s online Certificate in School Management and Leadership. Grow your professional network with a global cohort of fellow school leaders as you collaborate in case studies bridging the fields of education and business. Apply today at <a href="http://hgse.me/leader" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://hgse.me/leader</a>. <a href="http://teachfx.com/blbs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TEACHFX</a> With TeachFX, teachers are creating classrooms that are alive with conversation. Our app gives teachers insights into high-leverage practices like: How much student talk happened? Which questions got students talking? It’s eye-opening for teachers, and scales the impact of coaches and principals. Start your free pilot at <a href="http://teachfx.com/blbs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">teachfx.com/blbs</a>. <a href="https://organizedbinder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ORGANIZED BINDER</a> Why do students struggle? I'd argue that they lack access to quality instruction, but think about it. That's totally out of their control. What if there was something we could teach kids there was something within their control that would help them be successful in every class? It's not a magic pill or a figment of your imagination.  When students internalize Executive Functioning Skills they succeed.  Check out the new self-paced online course brought to you by OB that shows teachers how to equip their students with executive functioning skills.  Learn more at <a href="http://organizedbinder.com/go" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">organizedbinder.com/go</a> Copyright © 2023 Twelve Practices LLC

Jason Dropik Case Study for Mastermind

Brantley Turner is the East Asia Education Director for Dwight Schools with campuses in New York, London, Seoul, Shanghai, Dubai, Online and is currently launching Dwight School Hanoi. Ten years ago Brantley co-founded the only Sino-US cooperative high school in China, Shanghai Qibao Dwight High School. Serving as the American Principal at Qibao Dwight until July 2022; Brantley continues to serve on the school governing board. She looks forward to sharing her non-traditional path to educational leadership and how making a ruckus is a part of her approach to all things school.     Show Highlights     Push yourself out of your comfort zone and out of the country to deal with leadership paradoxes.   Saying YES to stuff will be the best  gift in your life.   Tips to attract the smartest people by using an Assessment Center for interviews.   Learn how rest can be a form of resistance.   Belief in the power of disruption drives globalized education.   A motto and strategy that keeps children in mind when creating teams of support for your learning community.   Stop creating tribalism and avoid boxing your school in.     “ I didn't say, ‘Let me change my value system,’ I said, ‘Let me try to walk in the shoes of that value system and see what I can get from it, or how I can counsel people to think or feel differently as opposed.’ And my motto for that is ‘I really try to focus on getting it right, not being right, getting it right can look really different.’”  - Brantley Turner     “If you don't feel like you're challenging this status quo in your current context, find a way to disrupt yourself, move your body, get out.” - Brantley Turner     Get thw episode transcript here!!   Brantley’s Resources &amp; Contact Info:   Linkedin       Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – 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 Mastermind The 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!   SHOW SPONSORS: HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Transform how you lead to become a resilient and empowered change agent with Harvard’s online Certificate in School Management and Leadership. Grow your professional network with a global cohort of fellow school leaders as you collaborate in case studies bridging the fields of education and business. Apply today at http://hgse.me/leader.   TEACHFX With TeachFX, teachers are creating classrooms that are alive with conversation. Our app gives teachers insights into high-leverage practices like: How much student talk happened? Which questions got students talking? It’s eye-opening for teachers, and scales the impact of coaches and principals. Start your free pilot at teachfx.com/blbs.   ORGANIZED BINDER Why do students struggle? I'd argue that they lack access to quality instruction, but think about it. That's totally out of their control. What if there was something we could teach kids there was something within their control that would help them be successful in every class? It's not a magic pill or a figment of your imagination.    When students internalize Executive Functioning Skills they succeed.  Check out the new self-paced online course brought to you by OB that shows teachers how to equip their students with executive functioning skills.    Learn more at organizedbinder.com/go   Copyright © 2023 Twelve Practices LLC

Brantley Turner is the East Asia Education Director for Dwight Schools with campuses in New York, London, Seoul, Shanghai, Dubai, Online and is currently launching Dwight School Hanoi. Ten years ago Brantley co-founded the only Sino-US cooperative high school in China, Shanghai Qibao Dwight High School. Serving as the American Principal at Qibao Dwight until July 2022; Brantley continues to serve on the school governing board. She looks forward to sharing her non-traditional path to educational leadership and how making a ruckus is a part of her approach to all things school. Show Highlights <ul> <li> Push yourself out of your comfort zone and out of the country to deal with leadership paradoxes. </li> <li> Saying YES to stuff will be the best  gift in your life. </li> <li> Tips to attract the smartest people by using an Assessment Center for interviews. </li> <li> Learn how rest can be a form of resistance. </li> <li> Belief in the power of disruption drives globalized education. </li> <li> A motto and strategy that keeps children in mind when creating teams of support for your learning community. </li> <li> Stop creating tribalism and avoid boxing your school in. </li> </ul> “ I didn't say, ‘Let me change my value system,’ I said, ‘Let me try to walk in the shoes of that value system and see what I can get from it, or how I can counsel people to think or feel differently as opposed.’ And my motto for that is ‘I really try to focus on getting it right, not being right, getting it right can look really different.’”  - Brantley Turner  “If you don't feel like you're challenging this status quo in your current context, find a way to disrupt yourself, move your body, get out.” - Brantley Turner  <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xTRI1vDVVg2nScHYuRNYy5roXeoMc-5WoJs3DV1m7qU/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Get thw episode transcript here!!</a> Brantley’s Resources &amp; Contact Info: <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brantley-turner-39858ba7/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin</a> </li> <li> </li> </ul> Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership. <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/mastermindbook/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today!</a> Apply to the Mastermind The 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. <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/mastermind-application/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apply to the mastermind today!</a>   SHOW SPONSORS: <a href="http://hgse.me/leader" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION</a> Transform how you lead to become a resilient and empowered change agent with Harvard’s online Certificate in School Management and Leadership. Grow your professional network with a global cohort of fellow school leaders as you collaborate in case studies bridging the fields of education and business. Apply today at <a href="http://hgse.me/leader" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://hgse.me/leader</a>. <a href="http://teachfx.com/blbs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TEACHFX</a> With TeachFX, teachers are creating classrooms that are alive with conversation. Our app gives teachers insights into high-leverage practices like: How much student talk happened? Which questions got students talking? It’s eye-opening for teachers, and scales the impact of coaches and principals. Start your free pilot at <a href="http://teachfx.com/blbs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">teachfx.com/blbs</a>. <a href="https://organizedbinder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ORGANIZED BINDER</a> Why do students struggle? I'd argue that they lack access to quality instruction, but think about it. That's totally out of their control. What if there was something we could teach kids there was something within their control that would help them be successful in every class? It's not a magic pill or a figment of your imagination.  When students internalize Executive Functioning Skills they succeed.  Check out the new self-paced online course brought to you by OB that shows teachers how to equip their students with executive functioning skills.  Learn more at <a href="http://organizedbinder.com/go" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">organizedbinder.com/go</a> Copyright © 2023 Twelve Practices LLC

Leverage Culture to Challenge Your Comfort Zone

Jessica Gamble graduated from Howard University, which is located in Washington DC. Mrs. Gamble is a huge supporter of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Mrs. Gamble is married with two children, Kevin and Kai. Mrs. Gamble’s favorite place to visit is Jamaica. She loves it so much that she has been there five times! Mrs. Gamble loves to get her nails done. She always uses unique colors and she NEVER matches her fingers and toes. When Mrs. Gamble was growing up her parents owned a balloon event decorating company so now she can make any space into a party place! When Mrs. Gamble lived in D.C. she worked for the Washington Wizards and the Mystics. She was the captain of the fan patrol for five seasons. She loved to get the crowd engaged in all sorts of outrageous ways!     Show Highlights     Leverage relationships with caring adults for your students.   Tips to multiply your skills vs experience as a novice principal.    Be a principal that people remember forever.    Being the face of your building is essential.   Masterminds help define who you are as a leader to build your leadership tool belt.    Fill the gaps from principal meetings from the district.   Grow beyond your “managerial tasks” to lead your school in a better way.     “What you don't know about the Mastermind is what surprises you the most. You go in thinking I'm just gonna level up my leadership. But what you get out of it is so much more than that. It's friendship, it's comradery, it's togetherness, it's communication, it's tools, it's strategies, it's laughter, and it's hard conversations.”  -Jessica Gamble    Get the episode transcript here!   Jessica’s Resources &amp; Contact Info:   Linkedin       Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – 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 Mastermind The 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!   SHOW SPONSORS: HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Transform how you lead to become a resilient and empowered change agent with Harvard’s online Certificate in School Management and Leadership. Grow your professional network with a global cohort of fellow school leaders as you collaborate in case studies bridging the fields of education and business. Apply today at http://hgse.me/leader.   TEACHFX With TeachFX, teachers are creating classrooms that are alive with conversation. Our app gives teachers insights into high-leverage practices like: How much student talk happened? Which questions got students talking? It’s eye-opening for teachers, and scales the impact of coaches and principals. Start your free pilot at teachfx.com/blbs.   ORGANIZED BINDER Why do students struggle? I'd argue that they lack access to quality instruction, but think about it. That's totally out of their control. What if there was something we could teach kids there was something within their control that would help them be successful in every class? It's not a magic pill or a figment of your imagination.    When students internalize Executive Functioning Skills they succeed.  Check out the new self-paced online course brought to you by OB that shows teachers how to equip their students with executive functioning skills.    Learn more at organizedbinder.com/go   Copyright © 2023 Twelve Practices LLC

Jessica Gamble graduated from Howard University, which is located in Washington DC. Mrs. Gamble is a huge supporter of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Mrs. Gamble is married with two children, Kevin and Kai. Mrs. Gamble’s favorite place to visit is Jamaica. She loves it so much that she has been there five times! Mrs. Gamble loves to get her nails done. She always uses unique colors and she NEVER matches her fingers and toes. When Mrs. Gamble was growing up her parents owned a balloon event decorating company so now she can make any space into a party place! When Mrs. Gamble lived in D.C. she worked for the Washington Wizards and the Mystics. She was the captain of the fan patrol for five seasons. She loved to get the crowd engaged in all sorts of outrageous ways! Show Highlights <ul> <li> Leverage relationships with caring adults for your students. </li> <li> Tips to multiply your skills vs experience as a novice principal.  </li> <li> Be a principal that people remember forever.  </li> <li> Being the face of your building is essential. </li> <li> Masterminds help define who you are as a leader to build your leadership tool belt.  </li> <li> Fill the gaps from principal meetings from the district. </li> <li> Grow beyond your “managerial tasks” to lead your school in a better way. </li> </ul> “What you don't know about the Mastermind is what surprises you the most. You go in thinking I'm just gonna level up my leadership. But what you get out of it is so much more than that. It's friendship, it's comradery, it's togetherness, it's communication, it's tools, it's strategies, it's laughter, and it's hard conversations.”  -Jessica Gamble <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/12r6NGV6Z0-IFCKaJXmRzYy90SSq0L7TjqvfWujJkJNM/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Get the episode transcript here!</a>   Jessica’s Resources &amp; Contact Info: <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-gamble-73521013a/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin</a> </li> <li> </li> </ul> Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership. <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/mastermindbook/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today!</a> Apply to the Mastermind The 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. <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/mastermind-application/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apply to the mastermind today!</a>   SHOW SPONSORS: <a href="http://hgse.me/leader" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION</a> Transform how you lead to become a resilient and empowered change agent with Harvard’s online Certificate in School Management and Leadership. Grow your professional network with a global cohort of fellow school leaders as you collaborate in case studies bridging the fields of education and business. Apply today at <a href="http://hgse.me/leader" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://hgse.me/leader</a>. <a href="http://teachfx.com/blbs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TEACHFX</a> With TeachFX, teachers are creating classrooms that are alive with conversation. Our app gives teachers insights into high-leverage practices like: How much student talk happened? Which questions got students talking? It’s eye-opening for teachers, and scales the impact of coaches and principals. Start your free pilot at <a href="http://teachfx.com/blbs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">teachfx.com/blbs</a>. <a href="https://organizedbinder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ORGANIZED BINDER</a> Why do students struggle? I'd argue that they lack access to quality instruction, but think about it. That's totally out of their control. What if there was something we could teach kids there was something within their control that would help them be successful in every class? It's not a magic pill or a figment of your imagination.  When students internalize Executive Functioning Skills they succeed.  Check out the new self-paced online course brought to you by OB that shows teachers how to equip their students with executive functioning skills.  Learn more at <a href="http://organizedbinder.com/go" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">organizedbinder.com/go</a> Copyright © 2023 Twelve Practices LLC

Ruckus Makers Bet On Themselves

Jessica Gamble graduated from Howard University, which is located in Washington DC. Mrs. Gamble is a huge supporter of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Mrs. Gamble is married with two children, Kevin and Kai. Mrs. Gamble’s favorite place to visit is Jamaica. She loves it so much that she has been there five times! Mrs. Gamble loves to get her nails done. She always uses unique colors and she NEVER matches her fingers and toes. When Mrs. Gamble was growing up her parents owned a balloon event decorating company so now she can make any space into a party place! When Mrs. Gamble lived in D.C. she worked for the Washington Wizards and the Mystics. She was the captain of the fan patrol for five seasons. She loved to get the crowd engaged in all sorts of outrageous ways!     Show Highlights     You're a character in your students and staff's stories. Hear tips on how and what to narrate.   A Hard Conversation Series on the roles schools play in discussing inequities and bias.   Navigate an uncomfortably hard conversation we all must have.   A process and protocol for facilitating conversations surrounding the topics needed at your school.    Appreciate the diversity in your student body by inviting open communication and visibility.     Cause friction and the tips on how to deal with it.   Interesting ways to increase family engagement so people feel welcomed and at home in your building.      “I would say bet on yourself. Don't be afraid to be bold and jump out there. You're sitting in that seat for a reason and so bet on yourself. You are the best person for the job for a reason.” -Jessica Gamble   Jessica’s Resources &amp; Contact Info:   Linkedin     True2U Mentoring Program | Cleveland   Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – 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 Mastermind The 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!   SHOW SPONSORS: HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Transform how you lead to become a resilient and empowered change agent with Harvard’s online Certificate in School Management and Leadership. Grow your professional network with a global cohort of fellow school leaders as you collaborate in case studies bridging the fields of education and business. Apply today at http://hgse.me/leader.   TEACHFX Last year, teachers using TeachFX increased their student talk by an average of 40%. TeachFX uses AI to help teachers see the power of high-leverage teaching practices in their own classroom-level data. It’s like having a personal instructional coach...on your phone, tablet, or laptop. Start your free pilot at teachfx.com/betterleaders.   ORGANIZED BINDER Why do students struggle? I'd argue that they lack access to quality instruction, but think about it. That's totally out of their control. What if there was something we could teach kids there was something within their control that would help them be successful in every class? It's not a magic pill or a figment of your imagination.    When students internalize Executive Functioning Skills they succeed.  Check out the new self-paced online course brought to you by OB that shows teachers how to equip their students with executive functioning skills.    Learn more at organizedbinder.com/go   Copyright © 2023 Twelve Practices LLC

Jessica Gamble graduated from Howard University, which is located in Washington DC. Mrs. Gamble is a huge supporter of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Mrs. Gamble is married with two children, Kevin and Kai. Mrs. Gamble’s favorite place to visit is Jamaica. She loves it so much that she has been there five times! Mrs. Gamble loves to get her nails done. She always uses unique colors and she NEVER matches her fingers and toes. When Mrs. Gamble was growing up her parents owned a balloon event decorating company so now she can make any space into a party place! When Mrs. Gamble lived in D.C. she worked for the Washington Wizards and the Mystics. She was the captain of the fan patrol for five seasons. She loved to get the crowd engaged in all sorts of outrageous ways! Show Highlights <ul> <li> You're a character in your students and staff's stories. Hear tips on how and what to narrate. </li> <li> A Hard Conversation Series on the roles schools play in discussing inequities and bias. </li> <li> Navigate an uncomfortably hard conversation we all must have. </li> <li> A process and protocol for facilitating conversations surrounding the topics needed at your school.  </li> <li> Appreciate the diversity in your student body by inviting open communication and visibility.   </li> <li> Cause friction and the tips on how to deal with it. </li> <li> Interesting ways to increase family engagement so people feel welcomed and at home in your building.  </li> </ul> “I would say bet on yourself. Don't be afraid to be bold and jump out there. You're sitting in that seat for a reason and so bet on yourself. You are the best person for the job for a reason.” -Jessica Gamble Jessica’s Resources &amp; Contact Info: <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-gamble-73521013a/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.true2umentor.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">True2U Mentoring Program | Cleveland</a> </li> </ul> Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership. <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/mastermindbook/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today!</a> Apply to the Mastermind The 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. <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/mastermind-application/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apply to the mastermind today!</a>   SHOW SPONSORS: <a href="http://hgse.me/leader" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION</a> Transform how you lead to become a resilient and empowered change agent with Harvard’s online Certificate in School Management and Leadership. Grow your professional network with a global cohort of fellow school leaders as you collaborate in case studies bridging the fields of education and business. Apply today at <a href="http://hgse.me/leader" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://hgse.me/leader</a>. <a href="http://teachfx.com/blbs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TEACHFX</a> Last year, teachers using TeachFX increased their student talk by an average of 40%. TeachFX uses AI to help teachers see the power of high-leverage teaching practices in their own classroom-level data. It’s like having a personal instructional coach...on your phone, tablet, or laptop. Start your free pilot at <a href="http://teachfx.com/betterleaders" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">teachfx.com/betterleaders</a>. <a href="https://organizedbinder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ORGANIZED BINDER</a> Why do students struggle? I'd argue that they lack access to quality instruction, but think about it. That's totally out of their control. What if there was something we could teach kids there was something within their control that would help them be successful in every class? It's not a magic pill or a figment of your imagination.  When students internalize Executive Functioning Skills they succeed.  Check out the new self-paced online course brought to you by OB that shows teachers how to equip their students with executive functioning skills.  Learn more at <a href="http://organizedbinder.com/go" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">organizedbinder.com/go</a> Copyright © 2023 Twelve Practices LLC

How To Have Hard Conversations At Scale

Loren Brody is an elementary school principal in Northern Virginia. He is also a husband, father of two teenagers, amateur violinist, dedicated swimmer, new vegetarian cook and mindfulness devotee, and Washington Wizards and Nationals sports fan -- still holding onto his New York roots with allegiance to the New York Jets and Mets   Show Highlights     The mastermind experience model that's transforming professional development around the world for school leaders.   Gain more confidence on how to be a school leader in the way you  want to be a school leader.   Standard principal development is great at getting leaders to understand the “who” and “what” they want to accomplish. The Mastermind gives the “How” and steps to navigate all the challenges to accomplish your vision.    Create a culture unique to the talents you bring.   The nuts and bolts embedded in the value of the Mastermind    Inspirational conversations   Collaboration with leaders around the world   Learning, growing and having fun with the challenges of leadership.   Tools to deal with difficult situations    How to handle the pressure of needing to produce results as a school leader.   Steps to take school culture to the next level   Feedback and ideas you can implement the next day.    In the Mastermind, each principal's story is really important and how to apply that to the work.      “I thought it (the Mastermind) was really a different way to get a wider perspective from a wider area hitting principles from all over. Until the Mastermind, I had these really good opportunities for learning, and I definitely learned and grew. I didn't have the opportunity to benefit from a wider perspective on school leadership.” -LorenBrody    Get the episode transcript here!!   Loren’s Resources &amp; Contact Info:   Linkedin     Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – 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 Mastermind The 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!   SHOW SPONSORS: HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Transform how you lead to become a resilient and empowered change agent with Harvard’s online Certificate in School Management and Leadership. Grow your professional network with a global cohort of fellow school leaders as you collaborate in case studies bridging the fields of education and business. Apply today at http://hgse.me/leader.   TEACHFX With TeachFX, teachers are creating classrooms that are alive with conversation. Our app gives teachers insights into high-leverage practices like: How much student talk happened? Which questions got students talking? It’s eye-opening for teachers, and scales the impact of coaches and principals. Start your free pilot at teachfx.com/blbs.   ORGANIZED BINDER Why do students struggle? I'd argue that they lack access to quality instruction, but think about it. That's totally out of their control. What if there was something we could teach kids there was something within their control that would help them be successful in every class? It's not a magic pill or a figment of your imagination.    When students internalize Executive Functioning Skills they succeed.  Check out the new self-paced online course brought to you by OB that shows teachers how to equip their students with executive functioning skills.    Learn more at organizedbinder.com/go   Copyright © 2023 Twelve Practices LLC

Loren Brody is an elementary school principal in Northern Virginia. He is also a husband, father of two teenagers, amateur violinist, dedicated swimmer, new vegetarian cook and mindfulness devotee, and Washington Wizards and Nationals sports fan -- still holding onto his New York roots with allegiance to the New York Jets and Mets Show Highlights <ul> <li> The mastermind experience model that's transforming professional development around the world for school leaders. </li> <li> Gain more confidence on how to be a school leader in the way you  want to be a school leader. </li> <li> Standard principal development is great at getting leaders to understand the “who” and “what” they want to accomplish. The Mastermind gives the “How” and steps to navigate all the challenges to accomplish your vision.  </li> <li> Create a culture unique to the talents you bring. </li> <li> The nuts and bolts embedded in the value of the Mastermind </li> <ul> <li> Inspirational conversations </li> <li> Collaboration with leaders around the world </li> <li> Learning, growing and having fun with the challenges of leadership. </li> <li> Tools to deal with difficult situations  </li> <li> How to handle the pressure of needing to produce results as a school leader. </li> <li> Steps to take school culture to the next level </li> <li> Feedback and ideas you can implement the next day. </li> </ul> <li> In the Mastermind, each principal's story is really important and how to apply that to the work.  </li> </ul> “I thought it (the Mastermind) was really a different way to get a wider perspective from a wider area hitting principles from all over. Until the Mastermind, I had these really good opportunities for learning, and I definitely learned and grew. I didn't have the opportunity to benefit from a wider perspective on school leadership.” -LorenBrody <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kGpwZhfs9ic5oXWu6OuWhfP0fSdzW8TtMrSlKOEl7hY/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Get the episode transcript here!!</a> Loren’s Resources &amp; Contact Info: <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/loren-brody-622241141/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin</a> </li> </ul>   Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership. <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/mastermindbook/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today!</a> Apply to the Mastermind The 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. <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/mastermind-application/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apply to the mastermind today!</a>   SHOW SPONSORS: <a href="http://hgse.me/leader" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION</a> Transform how you lead to become a resilient and empowered change agent with Harvard’s online Certificate in School Management and Leadership. Grow your professional network with a global cohort of fellow school leaders as you collaborate in case studies bridging the fields of education and business. Apply today at <a href="http://hgse.me/leader" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://hgse.me/leader</a>. <a href="http://teachfx.com/blbs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TEACHFX</a> With TeachFX, teachers are creating classrooms that are alive with conversation. Our app gives teachers insights into high-leverage practices like: How much student talk happened? Which questions got students talking? It’s eye-opening for teachers, and scales the impact of coaches and principals. Start your free pilot at <a href="http://teachfx.com/blbs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">teachfx.com/blbs</a>. <a href="https://organizedbinder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ORGANIZED BINDER</a> Why do students struggle? I'd argue that they lack access to quality instruction, but think about it. That's totally out of their control. What if there was something we could teach kids there was something within their control that would help them be successful in every class? It's not a magic pill or a figment of your imagination.  When students internalize Executive Functioning Skills they succeed.  Check out the new self-paced online course brought to you by OB that shows teachers how to equip their students with executive functioning skills.  Learn more at <a href="http://organizedbinder.com/go" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">organizedbinder.com/go</a> Copyright © 2023 Twelve Practices LLC

Limitless Leadership Inspiration

Demetrius Ball is a dynamic leader focused on serving his family and community.  As a current high school principal Demetrius is committed to creating a climate and school culture that is welcoming and inclusive for all students and staff members and sees strong relationships as the key to helping students and staff thrive.    He has presented at local, regional and national conferences on topics such as technology integration, podcasting, the power of developing your professional/personal learning community, Restorative Justice, and Culturally Responsive Teaching.     Demetrius is a graduate of the United States Military, West Point, New York, where his leadership journey truly began.  After graduation he served 5-years as a field artillery officer in the Army completing two tours in the Middle East.  Demetrius lives in Northern California with his wife, Valu, his West Point classmate, and 4 children.     Show Highlights     Masterminds are crucial to your longevity and minimize turnover and burnout rates in education.   Build collaboration for leaders like we do for teachers to gain a leadership edge.   Safe environment to have challenging conversations to learn from the experience of peers who have been there.    Become a connected educator and get to Point B faster with confidence, and ready to use tools.   Online platform formatted to build personal connections, interactions and outcomes without excuses with “thought partners.”   The catalyst and most challenging part about being a participant.   Demetrius shares why the Mastermind is “vital” for leaders.     “Finding the support will be crucial to your longevity. No one wants to necessarily bounce around from school to school, community to community. Find that group that's gonna help sustain you. It's more than just the joy of your career. It's about maintaining your health.” -Demetrius Ball     Get the episode transcript here!   Demetrius’ Resources &amp; Contact Info:   Twitter   Linkedin   Instagram   Join A Mastermind     Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – 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 Mastermind The 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!   SHOW SPONSORS: HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Transform how you lead to become a resilient and empowered change agent with Harvard’s online Certificate in School Management and Leadership. Grow your professional network with a global cohort of fellow school leaders as you collaborate in case studies bridging the fields of education and business. Apply today at http://hgse.me/leader.   TEACHFX With TeachFX, teachers are creating classrooms that are alive with conversation. Our app gives teachers insights into high-leverage practices like: How much student talk happened? Which questions got students talking? It’s eye-opening for teachers, and scales the impact of coaches and principals. Start your free pilot at teachfx.com/blbs.   ORGANIZED BINDER Why do students struggle? I'd argue that they lack access to quality instruction, but think about it. That's totally out of their control. What if there was something we could teach kids there was something within their control that would help them be successful in every class? It's not a magic pill or a figment of your imagination.    When students internalize Executive Functioning Skills they succeed.  Check out the new self-paced online course brought to you by OB that shows teachers how to equip their students with executive functioning skills.    Learn more at organizedbinder.com/go   Copyright © 2023 Twelve Practices LLC

Demetrius Ball is a dynamic leader focused on serving his family and community.  As a current high school principal Demetrius is committed to creating a climate and school culture that is welcoming and inclusive for all students and staff members and sees strong relationships as the key to helping students and staff thrive.  He has presented at local, regional and national conferences on topics such as technology integration, podcasting, the power of developing your professional/personal learning community, Restorative Justice, and Culturally Responsive Teaching.   Demetrius is a graduate of the United States Military, West Point, New York, where his leadership journey truly began.  After graduation he served 5-years as a field artillery officer in the Army completing two tours in the Middle East.  Demetrius lives in Northern California with his wife, Valu, his West Point classmate, and 4 children. Show Highlights <ul> <li> Masterminds are crucial to your longevity and minimize turnover and burnout rates in education. </li> <li> Build collaboration for leaders like we do for teachers to gain a leadership edge. </li> <li> Safe environment to have challenging conversations to learn from the experience of peers who have been there.  </li> <li> Become a connected educator and get to Point B faster with confidence, and ready to use tools. </li> <li> Online platform formatted to build personal connections, interactions and outcomes without excuses with “thought partners.” </li> <li> The catalyst and most challenging part about being a participant. </li> <li> Demetrius shares why the Mastermind is “vital” for leaders. </li> </ul> “Finding the support will be crucial to your longevity. No one wants to necessarily bounce around from school to school, community to community. Find that group that's gonna help sustain you. It's more than just the joy of your career. It's about maintaining your health.” -Demetrius Ball  <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gyDswGXTuh5p5js27JWtBN__HuSUbag69XBP_Cb5cy8/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Get the episode transcript here!</a> Demetrius’ Resources &amp; Contact Info: <ul> <li> <a href="https://twitter.com/Demetrius_Ball" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/demetriusaball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/demetriusaball/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/mastermind/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join A Mastermind</a> </li> </ul>   Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership. <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/mastermindbook/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today!</a> Apply to the Mastermind The 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. <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/mastermind-application/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apply to the mastermind today!</a>   SHOW SPONSORS: <a href="http://hgse.me/leader" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION</a> Transform how you lead to become a resilient and empowered change agent with Harvard’s online Certificate in School Management and Leadership. Grow your professional network with a global cohort of fellow school leaders as you collaborate in case studies bridging the fields of education and business. Apply today at <a href="http://hgse.me/leader" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://hgse.me/leader</a>. <a href="http://teachfx.com/blbs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TEACHFX</a> With TeachFX, teachers are creating classrooms that are alive with conversation. Our app gives teachers insights into high-leverage practices like: How much student talk happened? Which questions got students talking? It’s eye-opening for teachers, and scales the impact of coaches and principals. Start your free pilot at <a href="http://teachfx.com/blbs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">teachfx.com/blbs</a>. <a href="https://organizedbinder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ORGANIZED BINDER</a> Why do students struggle? I'd argue that they lack access to quality instruction, but think about it. That's totally out of their control. What if there was something we could teach kids there was something within their control that would help them be successful in every class? It's not a magic pill or a figment of your imagination.  When students internalize Executive Functioning Skills they succeed.  Check out the new self-paced online course brought to you by OB that shows teachers how to equip their students with executive functioning skills.  Learn more at <a href="http://organizedbinder.com/go" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">organizedbinder.com/go</a> Copyright © 2023 Twelve Practices LLC

Vital Professional Development

Dr. David Franklin is an award winning school administrator, education professor, curriculum designer, author, and presenter. He earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from California State University, East Bay, a Master’s Degree in Education Technology from National University, and holds a B.A. in Music from the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Franklin is the founder of The Principal's Desk, an online community with a membership of over 215,000 educators from across the world.  He is also an Adjunct  Professor of Education for Colorado State University and a Marzano Research fellow trained in High Reliability Schools, Instructional Rounds, Collaborative Teams, and PLCs.   Dr. Franklin has presented at national and international education conferences and is a sought after presenter in the areas of academic intervention, school leadership, creating a shared vision, creating common assessments, and data analysis.     Show Highlights     Let Lenny Kravitz ruin your music career to courageously lead your school.    The importance of focusing on culture before you focus on academics.   School leadership is a musician. Tips to create your soundtrack.   Tips to understand the necessary process of being a new principal and creating a new foundation.   The secret to pinpoint the root cause of school attendance to get a 98.5% attendance rate.   “The Principal’s Desk” you need to spend time at.    Lead with your expertise to tap into your veteran teachers and light their spark again.     “The three guiding principles.I always get back to people, process, and product. It's the people. That's foundational. I think for any organization, especially schools. I want the right people and I don't want the same type of people. I want different types of people in there that all can work with kids in different ways, but I want people who have that practical life experience as well,who can also take the content.”  -Dr David    Get the episode transcript here!   David’s Resources &amp; Contact Info:   Twitter   Instagram   The Principal's Desk   Facebook   Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – 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 Mastermind The 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!   SHOW SPONSORS: HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Transform how you lead to become a resilient and empowered change agent with Harvard’s online Certificate in School Management and Leadership. Grow your professional network with a global cohort of fellow school leaders as you collaborate in case studies bridging the fields of education and business. Apply today at http://hgse.me/leader.   TEACHFX Last year, teachers using TeachFX increased their student talk by an average of 40%. TeachFX uses AI to help teachers see the power of high-leverage teaching practices in their own classroom-level data. It’s like having a personal instructional coach...on your phone, tablet, or laptop. Start your free pilot at teachfx.com/betterleaders.   ORGANIZED BINDER Why do students struggle? I'd argue that they lack access to quality instruction, but think about it. That's totally out of their control. What if there was something we could teach kids there was something within their control that would help them be successful in every class? It's not a magic pill or a figment of your imagination.    When students internalize Executive Functioning Skills they succeed.  Check out the new self-paced online course brought to you by OB that shows teachers how to equip their students with executive functioning skills.    Learn more at organizedbinder.com/go   Copyright © 2023 Twelve Practices LLC

Dr. David Franklin is an award winning school administrator, education professor, curriculum designer, author, and presenter. He earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from California State University, East Bay, a Master’s Degree in Education Technology from National University, and holds a B.A. in Music from the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Franklin is the founder of The Principal's Desk, an online community with a membership of over 215,000 educators from across the world.  He is also an Adjunct  Professor of Education for Colorado State University and a Marzano Research fellow trained in High Reliability Schools, Instructional Rounds, Collaborative Teams, and PLCs. Dr. Franklin has presented at national and international education conferences and is a sought after presenter in the areas of academic intervention, school leadership, creating a shared vision, creating common assessments, and data analysis. Show Highlights <ul> <li> Let Lenny Kravitz ruin your music career to courageously lead your school.  </li> <li> The importance of focusing on culture before you focus on academics. </li> <li> School leadership is a musician. Tips to create your soundtrack. </li> <li> Tips to understand the necessary process of being a new principal and creating a new foundation. </li> <li> The secret to pinpoint the root cause of school attendance to get a 98.5% attendance rate. </li> <li> “The Principal’s Desk” you need to spend time at.  </li> <li> Lead with your expertise to tap into your veteran teachers and light their spark again. </li> </ul> “The three guiding principles.I always get back to people, process, and product. It's the people. That's foundational. I think for any organization, especially schools. I want the right people and I don't want the same type of people. I want different types of people in there that all can work with kids in different ways, but I want people who have that practical life experience as well,who can also take the content.”  -Dr David <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UNf7jnZa2ba-8LKB1eXGECrLCGqaDP2DAlZSNl198xQ/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Get the episode transcript here!</a> David’s Resources &amp; Contact Info: <ul> <li> <a href="https://twitter.com/SFPrincipal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_principals_desk/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.principalsdesk.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Principal's Desk</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThePrincipalsDesk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </li> </ul> Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership. <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/mastermindbook/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today!</a> Apply to the Mastermind The 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. <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/mastermind-application/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apply to the mastermind today!</a>   SHOW SPONSORS: <a href="http://hgse.me/leader" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION</a> Transform how you lead to become a resilient and empowered change agent with Harvard’s online Certificate in School Management and Leadership. Grow your professional network with a global cohort of fellow school leaders as you collaborate in case studies bridging the fields of education and business. Apply today at <a href="http://hgse.me/leader" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://hgse.me/leader</a>. <a href="http://teachfx.com/blbs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TEACHFX</a> Last year, teachers using TeachFX increased their student talk by an average of 40%. TeachFX uses AI to help teachers see the power of high-leverage teaching practices in their own classroom-level data. It’s like having a personal instructional coach...on your phone, tablet, or laptop. Start your free pilot at <a href="http://teachfx.com/betterleaders" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">teachfx.com/betterleaders</a>. <a href="https://organizedbinder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ORGANIZED BINDER</a> Why do students struggle? I'd argue that they lack access to quality instruction, but think about it. That's totally out of their control. What if there was something we could teach kids there was something within their control that would help them be successful in every class? It's not a magic pill or a figment of your imagination.  When students internalize Executive Functioning Skills they succeed.  Check out the new self-paced online course brought to you by OB that shows teachers how to equip their students with executive functioning skills.  Learn more at <a href="http://organizedbinder.com/go" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">organizedbinder.com/go</a> Copyright © 2023 Twelve Practices LLC

A Conversation About the Principal's Desk

Jason P. Dropik (Babaamii-Bines / Eagle Clan) is the School Administrator for the Indian Community School (ics-edu.org), in Franklin, WI, which serves Native students in the metro Milwaukee area. A member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (BadRiver-nsn.gov), Jason is committed to supporting students, families, staff, and the community both near and far. Having recently completed a two-year term as President of the National Indian Education Association (NIEA.org), he advocated for and spoke on the importance of tribal sovereignty, policy, appropriations, and student support across the country. As a Board Member of NIEA, Jason continues with that work, championing training and providing information for schools and community organizations, while creating visibility and understanding of Indigenous perspectives. He is involved in many organizations throughout the state, doing his best to ensure that Native voices are present in diverse groups. He has served as a Board Member for the Wisconsin Association of Environmental Education (WAEE.org), an Advisory Council Member for the Midwest Environmental Advocates (MidwestAdvocates.org), and many other community organizations. He is a graduate of the Urban Indian American Indian Teacher Training Program from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2004). He holds a Master's Degree in Administrative Leadership from Concordia University (2017), and recently completed his Superintendent's License from UW-Milwaukee (2023). His greatest passion is creating spaces for Native students to develop their identity, take pride in their language and culture, and to celebrate the rich legacy and the promising future of Indigenous communities. Jason, along with his wife and children, share a home in Franklin, WI.   Show Highlights   Retain and attract more leaders of color by understanding the leadership lens they look through.   Training and information for schools to create visibility and understanding of indigenous and other marginalized perspectives.   Create spaces where people feel valued, loved and appreciated for all that they bring.    Avoid forcing your students or staff to blend in by eliminating the “other” option.   Take a seat at the table and avoid “being on the menu” to broaden perspectives.   Designate affinity spaces for representation reflective of the communities that you serve.    Eliminate barriers to ensure diverse safe places that navigate challenging situations with balance.   Join the BIPOC Mastermind specific for leaders of color to expand the room with a trusted environment to overcome isolation.     “​​When you think about that perspective of what Asian Americans are experiencing as well as our African American and Hispanic Latino communities are still under-represented. There's progress made in some areas, in some communities, but overall, as a system, we're failing. We're failing our kids and failing those communities that continue to have strong advocates that are supporting kids, but also don't have the shared experience that some people do that come from marginalized communities.” -Jason Dropik Jason’s Resources &amp; Contact Info:   https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/bipoc/   Twitter   Linkedin   Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – 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 Mastermind The 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!   SHOW SPONSORS: HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Transform how you lead to become a resilient and empowered change agent with Harvard’s online Certificate in School Management and Leadership. Grow your professional network with a global cohort of fellow school leaders as you collaborate in case studies bridging the fields of education and business. Apply today at http://hgse.me/leader.   TEACHFX With TeachFX, teachers are creating classrooms that are alive with conversation. Our app gives teachers insights into high-leverage practices like: How much student talk happened? Which questions got students talking? It’s eye-opening for teachers, and scales the impact of coaches and principals. Start your free pilot at teachfx.com/blbs.   ORGANIZED BINDER Why do students struggle? I'd argue that they lack access to quality instruction, but think about it. That's totally out of their control. What if there was something we could teach kids there was something within their control that would help them be successful in every class? It's not a magic pill or a figment of your imagination.    When students internalize Executive Functioning Skills they succeed.  Check out the new self-paced online course brought to you by OB that shows teachers how to equip their students with executive functioning skills.    Learn more at organizedbinder.com/go   Copyright © 2023 Twelve Practices LLC

Jason P. Dropik (Babaamii-Bines / Eagle Clan) is the School Administrator for the Indian Community School (<a href="http://ics-edu.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ics-edu.org</a>), in Franklin, WI, which serves Native students in the metro Milwaukee area. A member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (<a href="http://BadRiver-nsn.gov" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BadRiver-nsn.gov</a>), Jason is committed to supporting students, families, staff, and the community both near and far. Having recently completed a two-year term as President of the National Indian Education Association (<a href="http://NIEA.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NIEA.org</a>), he advocated for and spoke on the importance of tribal sovereignty, policy, appropriations, and student support across the country. As a Board Member of NIEA, Jason continues with that work, championing training and providing information for schools and community organizations, while creating visibility and understanding of Indigenous perspectives. He is involved in many organizations throughout the state, doing his best to ensure that Native voices are present in diverse groups. He has served as a Board Member for the Wisconsin Association of Environmental Education (<a href="http://WAEE.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WAEE.org</a>), an Advisory Council Member for the Midwest Environmental Advocates (<a href="http://MidwestAdvocates.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MidwestAdvocates.org</a>), and many other community organizations. He is a graduate of the Urban Indian American Indian Teacher Training Program from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2004). He holds a Master's Degree in Administrative Leadership from Concordia University (2017), and recently completed his Superintendent's License from UW-Milwaukee (2023). His greatest passion is creating spaces for Native students to develop their identity, take pride in their language and culture, and to celebrate the rich legacy and the promising future of Indigenous communities. Jason, along with his wife and children, share a home in Franklin, WI. Show Highlights <ul> <li> Retain and attract more leaders of color by understanding the leadership lens they look through. </li> <li> Training and information for schools to create visibility and understanding of indigenous and other marginalized perspectives. </li> <li> Create spaces where people feel valued, loved and appreciated for all that they bring.  </li> <li> Avoid forcing your students or staff to blend in by eliminating the “other” option. </li> <li> Take a seat at the table and avoid “being on the menu” to broaden perspectives. </li> <li> Designate affinity spaces for representation reflective of the communities that you serve.  </li> <li> Eliminate barriers to ensure diverse safe places that navigate challenging situations with balance. </li> <li> Join the BIPOC Mastermind specific for leaders of color to expand the room with a trusted environment to overcome isolation. </li> </ul> “​​When you think about that perspective of what Asian Americans are experiencing as well as our African American and Hispanic Latino communities are still under-represented. There's progress made in some areas, in some communities, but overall, as a system, we're failing. We're failing our kids and failing those communities that continue to have strong advocates that are supporting kids, but also don't have the shared experience that some people do that come from marginalized communities.” -Jason Dropik Jason’s Resources &amp; Contact Info: <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/bipoc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/bipoc/</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://twitter.com/jpdropik?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-dropik-351b836/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin</a> </li> </ul> Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership. <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/mastermindbook/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today!</a> Apply to the Mastermind The 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. <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/mastermind-application/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apply to the mastermind today!</a>   SHOW SPONSORS: <a href="http://hgse.me/leader" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION</a> Transform how you lead to become a resilient and empowered change agent with Harvard’s online Certificate in School Management and Leadership. Grow your professional network with a global cohort of fellow school leaders as you collaborate in case studies bridging the fields of education and business. Apply today at <a href="http://hgse.me/leader" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://hgse.me/leader</a>. <a href="http://teachfx.com/blbs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TEACHFX</a> With TeachFX, teachers are creating classrooms that are alive with conversation. Our app gives teachers insights into high-leverage practices like: How much student talk happened? Which questions got students talking? It’s eye-opening for teachers, and scales the impact of coaches and principals. Start your free pilot at <a href="http://teachfx.com/blbs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">teachfx.com/blbs</a>. <a href="https://organizedbinder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ORGANIZED BINDER</a> Why do students struggle? I'd argue that they lack access to quality instruction, but think about it. That's totally out of their control. What if there was something we could teach kids there was something within their control that would help them be successful in every class? It's not a magic pill or a figment of your imagination.  When students internalize Executive Functioning Skills they succeed.  Check out the new self-paced online course brought to you by OB that shows teachers how to equip their students with executive functioning skills.  Learn more at <a href="http://organizedbinder.com/go" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">organizedbinder.com/go</a> Copyright © 2023 Twelve Practices LLC

Starting a BIPOC Focused Mastermind

Erika has been an educator for over 20 years, currently serving as the Assistant Superintendent in the Ashland School District. A special educator at heart, she is passionate about supporting all students through individual support to reach their limitless potential. She is excited about her new book, co-authored with Tiffany Burns, Connecting Through Conversation: A Playbook for Talking with Students.   Tiffany loves working with kids. In her two decades in education, she taught elementary, middle, and high school students, and worked as an instructional coach, curriculum writer, and university adjunct instructor in Oregon, Alaska, and Mexico. She loves her current role as an elementary school principal where she gets to lead, learn, and play with her favorite people–kids and their grown-ups.     Show Highlights   Guide your children out of the tree with a heart centered approach to transform student impulsiveness post pandemic.     The micro-PD to create a systematic way to create a culture of connection.   Dig into equity and trauma-based practices to close the gap in lack of resources.    Three components to stop talking about why relationships are important, and show what makes a strong connected relationship.   Techniques to avoid power struggles and close the loop because emotions are contagious.   The book every teacher needs to construct day-to-day interactions and conversations to build a culture of connection in our schools.    Tools needed in our schools that go against instinct.       “I would encourage all of the Ruckus Makers listening to really focus on how each interaction you have with a student or a fellow educator is serving to build a connected relationship we're learning. Know and give yourself grace. It's not always instinctive or easy. Oftentimes it is really hard. So, prepare, write it down, make a plan. We got into this because we love kids so use your conversations to make sure that they feel that every single day.” -Erika Bare    Get the episode transcript here!!   Show’s Resources &amp; Contact Info:    Connecting-Through-Conversation   Connect with Erika,    Website: connectingthroughconversation.com   Email: info@connectingthroughconversatin.com   Twitter    Connect with Tiffany,    Website: connectingthroughconversation.com   Email: info@connectingthroughconversatin.com   Twitter    Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – 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 Mastermind The 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!   SHOW SPONSORS: HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Transform how you lead to become a resilient and empowered change agent with Harvard’s online Certificate in School Management and Leadership. Grow your professional network with a global cohort of fellow school leaders as you collaborate in case studies bridging the fields of education and business. Apply today at http://hgse.me/leader.   TEACHFX Last year, teachers using TeachFX increased their student talk by an average of 40%. TeachFX uses AI to help teachers see the power of high-leverage teaching practices in their own classroom-level data. It’s like having a personal instructional coach...on your phone, tablet, or laptop. Start your free pilot at teachfx.com/betterleaders.   ORGANIZED BINDER Why do students struggle? I'd argue that they lack access to quality instruction, but think about it. That's totally out of their control. What if there was something we could teach kids there was something within their control that would help them be successful in every class? It's not a magic pill or a figment of your imagination.    When students internalize Executive Functioning Skills they succeed.  Check out the new self-paced online course brought to you by OB that shows teachers how to equip their students with executive functioning skills.    Learn more at organizedbinder.com/go   Copyright © 2023 Twelve Practices LLC

Erika has been an educator for over 20 years, currently serving as the Assistant Superintendent in the Ashland School District. A special educator at heart, she is passionate about supporting all students through individual support to reach their limitless potential. She is excited about her new book, co-authored with Tiffany Burns, Connecting Through Conversation: A Playbook for Talking with Students. Tiffany loves working with kids. In her two decades in education, she taught elementary, middle, and high school students, and worked as an instructional coach, curriculum writer, and university adjunct instructor in Oregon, Alaska, and Mexico. She loves her current role as an elementary school principal where she gets to lead, learn, and play with her favorite people–kids and their grown-ups. Show Highlights <ul> <li> Guide your children out of the tree with a heart centered approach to transform student impulsiveness post pandemic.   </li> <li> The micro-PD to create a systematic way to create a culture of connection. </li> <li> Dig into equity and trauma-based practices to close the gap in lack of resources.  </li> <li> Three components to stop talking about why relationships are important, and show what makes a strong connected relationship. </li> <li> Techniques to avoid power struggles and close the loop because emotions are contagious. </li> <li> The book every teacher needs to construct day-to-day interactions and conversations to build a culture of connection in our schools.  </li> <li> Tools needed in our schools that go against instinct.   </li> </ul> “I would encourage all of the Ruckus Makers listening to really focus on how each interaction you have with a student or a fellow educator is serving to build a connected relationship we're learning. Know and give yourself grace. It's not always instinctive or easy. Oftentimes it is really hard. So, prepare, write it down, make a plan. We got into this because we love kids so use your conversations to make sure that they feel that every single day.” -Erika Bare <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v6kV_iFVl_EZlT93aQ-FdKcAciNA8aGWfpJ_dLd-BKk/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Get the episode transcript here!!</a>   Show’s Resources &amp; Contact Info: <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Connecting-Through-Conversation-Playbook-Students/dp/B0C12CZGHB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Connecting-Through-Conversation</a> </li> <li> Connect with Erika, </li> <ul> <li> Website: <a href="http://connectingthroughconversation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">connectingthroughconversation.com</a> </li> <li> Email: <a href="mailto:info@connectingthroughconversatin.com">info@connectingthroughconversatin.com</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://twitter.com/erika_bare" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> </li> </ul> <li> Connect with Tiffany, </li> <ul> <li> Website: <a href="http://connectingthroughconversation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">connectingthroughconversation.com</a> </li> <li> Email: <a href="mailto:info@connectingthroughconversatin.com">info@connectingthroughconversatin.com</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://twitter.com/CTCPlaybook" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> </li> </ul> </ul> Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership. <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/mastermindbook/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today!</a> Apply to the Mastermind The 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. <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/mastermind-application/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apply to the mastermind today!</a>   SHOW SPONSORS: <a href="http://hgse.me/leader" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION</a> Transform how you lead to become a resilient and empowered change agent with Harvard’s online Certificate in School Management and Leadership. Grow your professional network with a global cohort of fellow school leaders as you collaborate in case studies bridging the fields of education and business. Apply today at <a href="http://hgse.me/leader" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://hgse.me/leader</a>. <a href="http://teachfx.com/blbs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TEACHFX</a> Last year, teachers using TeachFX increased their student talk by an average of 40%. TeachFX uses AI to help teachers see the power of high-leverage teaching practices in their own classroom-level data. It’s like having a personal instructional coach...on your phone, tablet, or laptop. Start your free pilot at <a href="http://teachfx.com/betterleaders" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">teachfx.com/betterleaders</a>. <a href="https://organizedbinder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ORGANIZED BINDER</a> Why do students struggle? I'd argue that they lack access to quality instruction, but think about it. That's totally out of their control. What if there was something we could teach kids there was something within their control that would help them be successful in every class? It's not a magic pill or a figment of your imagination.  When students internalize Executive Functioning Skills they succeed.  Check out the new self-paced online course brought to you by OB that shows teachers how to equip their students with executive functioning skills.  Learn more at <a href="http://organizedbinder.com/go" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">organizedbinder.com/go</a> Copyright © 2023 Twelve Practices LLC

Connecting Through Conversations

The BETTER LEADERS BETTER SCHOOLS podcast is in the TOP 0.5% most downloaded shows of over 2 million podcasts across the world. The BLBS show was created for RUCKUS MAKERS in education -- those out-of-the-box school leaders making change happen.Launched in 2015, this category-defining podcast in educational leadership has helped over 1 MILLION leaders LEVEL UP. Each week host DANIEL BAUER has a conversation with a leadership expert and invites you to listen in. Turn your commute, chores, or workout into professional development and then GO MAKE A RUCKUS!BLBS is the #1 downloaded podcast for school leaders.

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AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME podcast. Always timely information.

Great Podcast

The BETTER LEADERS BETTER SCHOOLS podcast is in the TOP 0.5% most downloaded shows of over 2 million podcasts across the world. The BLBS show was created for RUCKUS MAKERS in education -- those out-of-the-box school leaders making change happen. Launched in 2015, this category-defining podcast in educational leadership has helped over 1 MILLION leaders LEVEL UP. Each week host DANIEL BAUER has a conversation with a leadership expert and invites you to listen in. Turn your commute, chores, or workout into professional development and then GO MAKE A RUCKUS! BLBS is the #1 downloaded podcast for school leaders.

The Better Leaders Better Schools Podcast with Daniel Bauer

Today’s podcast is a special episode where host, Daniel Bauer, shares a handful of tips to designing a powerful 2020.   Leaders are also invited to join the “productivity sprint,” a special 3 month program connecting leaders to each other hoping to be more focused and productive in Q1 of 2020.    Leap into 2020 and enroll in the sprint here:  https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/productivity-sprint/   3 Big Ideas  Ideal Week Miracle Morning Daily Huddles  Full Transcript (Available on the website) Looking for more?    Read The Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap  Join “The Mastermind” Read the latest on the blog    Show Sponsors ORGANIZED BINDER  Organized Binder is an evidence-based RTI2 Tier 1 universal level solution Focuses on improving executive functioning and noncognitive skills Is in direct alignment with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework Is an integral component for ensuring Least Restrictive Environments (LRE)    You can learn more and improve your student’s success at https://organizedbinder.com/   SANEBOX Suffer from email overload?   Bring Sane-ity back to your email inbox.    Click here for a free 14-day trial to Sanebox and get a $25 credit, by visiting sanebox.com/blbs   Copyright © 2020 Better Leaders Better Schools

Today’s podcast is a special episode where host, Daniel Bauer, shares a handful of tips to designing a powerful 2020. Leaders are also invited to join the “productivity sprint,” a special 3 month program connecting leaders to each other hoping to be more focused and productive in Q1 of 2020.  Leap into 2020 and enroll in the sprint here: <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/productivity-sprint/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/productivity-sprint/</a>   3 Big Ideas <ul> <li>Ideal Week</li> <li>Miracle Morning</li> <li>Daily Huddles</li> </ul> Full Transcript (Available on the website) Looking for more? <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692185259/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1537297827&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=better+leaders+better+schools+roadmap" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Read The Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap</a> </li> <li><a href="https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/mastermind" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join “The Mastermind”</a></li> <li><a href="https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read the latest on the blog</a></li> </ul>   Show Sponsors <a href="https://organizedbinder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ORGANIZED BINDER</a> <ul> <li>Organized Binder is an evidence-based RTI2 Tier 1 universal level solution</li> <li>Focuses on improving executive functioning and noncognitive skills</li> <li>Is in direct alignment with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework</li> <li>Is an integral component for ensuring Least Restrictive Environments (LRE)</li> </ul> You can learn more and improve your student’s success at <a href="https://organizedbinder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://organizedbinder.com/</a> <a href="http://sanebox.com/blbs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SANEBOX</a> Suffer from email overload? Bring Sane-ity back to your email inbox.  Click here for a free 14-day trial to Sanebox and get a $25 credit, by visiting <a href="http://sanebox.com/blbs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sanebox.com/blbs</a> Copyright © 2020 Better Leaders Better Schools

How to have a powerful 2020

Welcome to the Better Leaders Better Schools podcast.  This is a weekly show for ruckus makers -- What is a ruckus maker?  A leader who has found freedom from the status quo. A leader looking to escape the old routine. A leader who never, ever gives up. For some teachers and administrators, discipline is something that is to be dealt with.” If a child acts up in class, write them up or send them to principal. But for Nathan a child “acting up” isn’t something to just be dealt with. It’s a student reacting to something. That “something” is what Nathan believes we need to figure out and support. He shows us how to uncover that “something” and use it to build relationships that create better students and better leaders. We hope you enjoy the podcast. All the highlights, resources, and next steps can be found below. Listen to the full episode here and learn more at betterleadersbetterschools.com   Key Talking Points       The story of Luka, a powerful lesson in restorative conversations     Understanding what restorative conversations look like     Dealing with criticisms about restorative conversations     The Big “Why”- Why it’s important to support emotionally intelligent students    Key Milestones of the Episodes [3:15]The powerful story of Luka [7:33] What are some tips on improving your willpower to get up early and exercise? [10:00] Doing restorative conversations: Why are open-ended conversations important? [12:07} Doing reflective conversations: How does a restorative conversation look like? [19:25] How would you deal with critics and skeptics of the “restorative conversation” method? [22:44] BehaviorFlip   Key Quotes  “The best thing to do is to build a relationship with as many people as possible.” “When you’re having a restorative conversation, the main component is you want to seek to understand.” “I’ve always said that no matter what I do, that’s the population [I choose to work with]: underserved, underprivileged, at-risk….” “Any support that we can put in place...is really going to make the world a better place.” “Seek to understand every behavior in the school.”    Key Resources   Hacking School Discipline: 9 Ways to Create a Culture of Empathy and Responsibility Using Restorative Justice (Hack Learning Series) Paperback BehaviorFlip Hacking School Discipline: 9 Ways to Create a Culture of Empathy and Responsibility Using Restorative Justice by Nathan Maynard https://twitter.com/NmaynardEdu https://twitter.com/BehaviorFlip   About Our Guest Nathan is a co-author of Hacking School Discipline: 9 Ways to Create a Culture of Empathy and Responsibility Using Restorative Justice. He also is the Co-Founder and acting CEO of BehaviorFlip. He is passionate about addressing the school-to-prison pipeline crisis and closing the achievement gap through implementing trauma-informed behavioral practices.    Contact Info Twitter LinkedIn    Show Some Love  BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS              $1/MONTH     DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW    LEVEL UP 🚀 Website :: Twitter :: LinkedIn   SHOW SPONSORS ORGANIZED BINDER  Organized Binder is an evidence-based RTI2 Tier 1 universal level solution Focuses on improving executive functioning and noncognitive skills Is in direct alignment with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework Is an integral component for ensuring Least Restrictive Environments (LRE)  You can learn more and improve your student’s success at https://organizedbinder.com/   Teach FX  Empowers teachers with feedback on student engagement A fitbit for teachers that measures student engagement Research shows that the more students speak in class, the more they learn, and the better they perform on standardized tests. Use your phone or laptop to analyze your class, and the app’s artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm tracks your talk ratio automatically, with no extra work from you or an instructional coach.  The idea is to give teachers a useful barometer of student engagement you can check every day!  You can learn more and improve your student’s success at https://teachfx.com/   Copyright © 2019 Better Leaders Better Schools

Welcome to the Better Leaders Better Schools podcast.  This is a weekly show for ruckus makers -- What is a ruckus maker?  A leader who has found freedom from the status quo. A leader looking to escape the old routine. A leader who never, ever gives up. For some teachers and administrators, discipline is something that is to be dealt with.” If a child acts up in class, write them up or send them to principal. But for Nathan a child “acting up” isn’t something to just be dealt with. It’s a student reacting to something. That “something” is what Nathan believes we need to figure out and support. He shows us how to uncover that “something” and use it to build relationships that create better students and better leaders. We hope you enjoy the podcast. All the highlights, resources, and next steps can be found below. Listen to the full episode here and learn more at <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">betterleadersbetterschools.com</a>   Key Talking Points  <ul> <li>    The story of Luka, a powerful lesson in restorative conversations</li> <li>    Understanding what restorative conversations look like</li> <li>    Dealing with criticisms about restorative conversations</li> <li>    The Big “Why”- Why it’s important to support emotionally intelligent students</li> </ul>   Key Milestones of the Episodes [3:15]The powerful story of Luka [7:33] What are some tips on improving your willpower to get up early and exercise? [10:00] Doing restorative conversations: Why are open-ended conversations important? [12:07} Doing reflective conversations: How does a restorative conversation look like? [19:25] How would you deal with critics and skeptics of the “restorative conversation” method? [22:44] BehaviorFlip   Key Quotes <ol> <li>“The best thing to do is to build a relationship with as many people as possible.”</li> <li>“When you’re having a restorative conversation, the main component is you want to seek to understand.”</li> <li>“I’ve always said that no matter what I do, that’s the population [I choose to work with]: underserved, underprivileged, at-risk….”</li> <li>“Any support that we can put in place...is really going to make the world a better place.”</li> <li>“Seek to understand every behavior in the school.”</li> </ol>   Key Resources  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1948212137/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Hacking School Discipline: 9 Ways to Create a Culture of Empathy and Responsibility Using Restorative Justice (Hack Learning Series) Paperback</a> <a href="https://behaviorflip.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BehaviorFlip</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2KuL8It" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hacking School Discipline: 9 Ways to Create a Culture of Empathy and Responsibility Using Restorative Justice</a> by Nathan Maynard <a href="https://twitter.com/NmaynardEdu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/NmaynardEdu</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BehaviorFlip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/BehaviorFlip</a>   About Our Guest Nathan is a co-author of Hacking School Discipline: 9 Ways to Create a Culture of Empathy and Responsibility Using Restorative Justice. He also is the Co-Founder and acting CEO of BehaviorFlip. He is passionate about addressing the school-to-prison pipeline crisis and closing the achievement gap through implementing trauma-informed behavioral practices.    Contact Info <a href="https://twitter.com/nmaynardedu?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-maynard-6849827a/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>   Show Some Love <ul> <li><a href="https://itun.es/us/_NQW9.c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS              $1/MONTH</a></li> <li><a href="https://itun.es/us/_NQW9.c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">    DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE!</a></li> <li><a href="http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1036167679" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW</a></li> </ul> <a href="https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/mm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LEVEL UP 🚀</a> <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> :: <a href="https://twitter.com/alienearbud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> :: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielevanbauer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>   SHOW SPONSORS <a href="https://organizedbinder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ORGANIZED BINDER</a> <ul> <li>Organized Binder is an evidence-based RTI2 Tier 1 universal level solution</li> <li>Focuses on improving executive functioning and noncognitive skills</li> <li>Is in direct alignment with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework</li> <li>Is an integral component for ensuring Least Restrictive Environments (LRE)</li> </ul> You can learn more and improve your student’s success at <a href="https://organizedbinder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://organizedbinder.com/</a> <a href="https://teachfx.com/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teach FX</a> <ul> <li>Empowers teachers with feedback on student engagement</li> <li>A fitbit for teachers that measures student engagement</li> <li><a href="https://teachfx.com/teachers-lounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Research shows</a> that the more students speak in class, the more they learn, and the better they perform on standardized tests.</li> <li>Use your phone or laptop to analyze your class, and the app’s artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm tracks your talk ratio automatically, with no extra work from you or an instructional coach. </li> <li>The idea is to give teachers a useful barometer of student engagement you can check every day!</li> </ul> You can learn more and improve your student’s success at <a href="https://teachfx.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://teachfx.com/</a> Copyright © 2019 Better Leaders Better Schools

Hacking School Discipline Using Restorative Justice

Welcome to the Better Leaders Better Schools podcast.  This is a weekly show for ruckus makers -- What is a ruckus maker?  A leader who has found freedom from the status quo. A leader looking to escape the old routine. A leader who never, ever gives up. Imagine a 10-year-old student is invited to your staff meeting, and he stands courageously in front of 60 to 80 adults. His task to present the data which he's researched and collected on staff implementation of a new aspect of a student-designed curriculum. The results are that only half the staff is implementing with fidelity, and the student challenges the team to level up their game. You are probably wondering how you can give your students such a voice. Our guest today tells us how she has managed to empower the students' voice in her school.  Listen in, get inspired, and learn. We hope you enjoy the podcast. All the highlights, resources, and next steps can be found below. Listen to the full episode here and learn more at betterleadersbetterschools.com   Key Talking Points   The birth of student voice empowerment in Melissa's school Challenges and setbacks when children are given so much voice Negative and positive impacts of student voice empowerment Implementing student voice empowerment Melissa's dream school     Key Milestones of the Episodes  [03:01]  Tip of the week.  [04:52]  Melissa Clark's Introduction  [08:08]  How Melissa started the student voice empowerment  [13:25]  Challenges and setbacks when students are given so much voice  [16:58]  Positive impacts from a student's voice  [23:24]  Everything is about learning  [28:57]  Melissa's top three priorities for her dream school   Key Quotes  "The secret to improving our impact and to really make the change as leaders is to ask students what they need." "As teachers that we underestimate the power of a child."  "We discovered that the secret was to improve our impact as classroom teachers and to simply ask students what they need." "Student voice could go so much further than just making a difference in classroom practice. They're actually the untapped change agents within a school as well."    Key Resources   Pivot (online platform for student voice)   About Our Guest Melissa Clarke is a Principal and coach who has worked in primary schools for the last 20 years. Melissa believes strongly in providing teachers with ‘permission’ to try innovative practice and believes through coaching and personalised professional learning staff will be empowered to be the best they can be while ensuring all teachers are on a journey of ongoing improvement. Her interests include high quality literacy teaching in the classroom, visible learning and the activation of student voice to empower learners. Melissa has taught all grades from K-6 and worked with students from a range of backgrounds and support needs.   Tip of the Week Be the best at one thing: Be really darn good at one thing. Be an expert in that. Find what you're passionate about, be an expert in that and then hire others to be good at other things or empower your assistants to be good at the other things that you as a leader need to be active and an expert in at least one thing plus one to hire others.   Show Some Love  BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW    LEVEL UP 🚀 Website :: Twitter :: LinkedIn   SHOW SPONSORS ORGANIZED BINDER  Organized Binder is an evidence-based RTI2 Tier 1 universal level solution Focuses on improving executive functioning and noncognitive skills Is in direct alignment with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework Is an integral component for ensuring Least Restrictive Environments (LRE)  You can learn more and improve your student’s success at https://organizedbinder.com/   The Conrad Challenge The Conrad Challenge unleashes the potential of students to solve the world’s most difficult problems. Register until November 1, 2019 at The Conrad Challenge   Copyright © 2019 Better Leaders Better Schools

Welcome to the Better Leaders Better Schools podcast.  This is a weekly show for ruckus makers -- What is a ruckus maker?  A leader who has found freedom from the status quo. A leader looking to escape the old routine. A leader who never, ever gives up. Imagine a 10-year-old student is invited to your staff meeting, and he stands courageously in front of 60 to 80 adults. His task to present the data which he's researched and collected on staff implementation of a new aspect of a student-designed curriculum. The results are that only half the staff is implementing with fidelity, and the student challenges the team to level up their game. You are probably wondering how you can give your students such a voice. Our guest today tells us how she has managed to empower the students' voice in her school.  Listen in, get inspired, and learn. We hope you enjoy the podcast. All the highlights, resources, and next steps can be found below. Listen to the full episode here and learn more at <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">betterleadersbetterschools.com</a>   Key Talking Points  <ul> <li>The birth of student voice empowerment in Melissa's school</li> <li>Challenges and setbacks when children are given so much voice</li> <li>Negative and positive impacts of student voice empowerment</li> <li>Implementing student voice empowerment</li> <li>Melissa's dream school</li> </ul>    Key Milestones of the Episodes  [03:01]  Tip of the week.  [04:52]  Melissa Clark's Introduction  [08:08]  How Melissa started the student voice empowerment  [13:25]  Challenges and setbacks when students are given so much voice  [16:58]  Positive impacts from a student's voice  [23:24]  Everything is about learning  [28:57]  Melissa's top three priorities for her dream school   Key Quotes <ol> <li>"The secret to improving our impact and to really make the change as leaders is to ask students what they need."</li> <li>"As teachers that we underestimate the power of a child."</li> <li> "We discovered that the secret was to improve our impact as classroom teachers and to simply ask students what they need."</li> <li>"Student voice could go so much further than just making a difference in classroom practice. They're actually the untapped change agents within a school as well."</li> </ol>   Key Resources  <a href="https://www.pivotpl.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pivot (online platform for student voice)</a>   About Our Guest Melissa Clarke is a Principal and coach who has worked in primary schools for the last 20 years. Melissa believes strongly in providing teachers with ‘permission’ to try innovative practice and believes through coaching and personalised professional learning staff will be empowered to be the best they can be while ensuring all teachers are on a journey of ongoing improvement. Her interests include high quality literacy teaching in the classroom, visible learning and the activation of student voice to empower learners. Melissa has taught all grades from K-6 and worked with students from a range of backgrounds and support needs.   Tip of the Week Be the best at one thing: Be really darn good at one thing. Be an expert in that. Find what you're passionate about, be an expert in that and then hire others to be good at other things or empower your assistants to be good at the other things that you as a leader need to be active and an expert in at least one thing plus one to hire others.   Show Some Love <ul> <li><a href="https://itun.es/us/_NQW9.c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH</a></li> <li><a href="https://itun.es/us/_NQW9.c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE!</a></li> <li><a href="http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1036167679" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW</a></li> </ul> <a href="https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/mm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LEVEL UP 🚀</a> <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> :: <a href="https://twitter.com/alienearbud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> :: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielevanbauer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>   SHOW SPONSORS <a href="https://organizedbinder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ORGANIZED BINDER</a> <ul> <li>Organized Binder is an evidence-based RTI2 Tier 1 universal level solution</li> <li>Focuses on improving executive functioning and noncognitive skills</li> <li>Is in direct alignment with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework</li> <li>Is an integral component for ensuring Least Restrictive Environments (LRE)</li> </ul> You can learn more and improve your student’s success at <a href="https://organizedbinder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://organizedbinder.com/</a> <a href="http://bit.ly/2PcViSp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Conrad Challenge</a> The Conrad Challenge unleashes the potential of students to solve the world’s most difficult problems. Register until November 1, 2019 at <a href="http://bit.ly/2PcViSp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Conrad Challenge</a> Copyright © 2019 Better Leaders Better Schools

Empowering Student Voice

Today, my guests need no introduction … I am honored to host Kim Marshall (of “The Marshall Memo) and Jenn David-Lang (of the Main Idea) to discuss their new book, The Best of the Marshall Memo. Show Highlights  The importance of finding gaps and filling them Being good doesn’t mean that’s what you do best The unexpected benefit of writing The Marshall Memo Why Kim considers himself an “accidental educator.” The research behind tough conversations The research on teacher evaluation  Full Transcript (Available here)   Resources &amp; Contact Info:    The Best of the Marshall Memo Email Kim for a free chapter here Kim’s website Jenn’s website Jenn on Twitter  Looking for more?   Read The Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap Join “The Mastermind” Read the latest on the blog    Show Sponsors ORGANIZED BINDER  Organized Binder is an evidence-based RTI2 Tier 1 universal level solution Focuses on improving executive functioning and noncognitive skills Is in direct alignment with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework Is an integral component for ensuring Least Restrictive Environments (LRE)  You can learn more and improve your student’s success at https://organizedbinder.com/   SANEBOX Suffer from email overload? Bring Sane-ity back to your email inbox.  Click here for a free 14-day trial to Sanebox and get a $25 credit, by visiting sanebox.com/blbs   Copyright © 2020 Better Leaders Better Schools

Today, my guests need no introduction … I am honored to host Kim Marshall (of “The Marshall Memo) and Jenn David-Lang (of the Main Idea) to discuss their new book, <a href="https://amzn.to/2COeLjv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Best of the Marshall Memo</a>. Show Highlights <ul> <li>The importance of finding gaps and filling them</li> <li>Being good doesn’t mean that’s what you do best</li> <li>The unexpected benefit of writing The Marshall Memo</li> <li>Why Kim considers himself an “accidental educator.”</li> <li>The research behind tough conversations</li> <li>The research on teacher evaluation</li> </ul> Full Transcript (Available here)   Resources &amp; Contact Info: <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2COeLjv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Best of the Marshall Memo</a></li> <li><a href="mailto:%20kim.marshall48@gmail.com">Email Kim for a free chapter here</a></li> <li><a href="https://marshallmemo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kim’s website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.themainidea.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jenn’s website</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/The_MainIdea" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jenn on Twitter</a></li> </ul> Looking for more? <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692185259/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1537297827&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=better+leaders+better+schools+roadmap" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Read The Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap</a></li> <li><a href="https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/mastermind" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join “The Mastermind”</a></li> <li><a href="https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read the latest on the blog</a></li> </ul>   Show Sponsors <a href="https://organizedbinder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ORGANIZED BINDER</a> <ul> <li>Organized Binder is an evidence-based RTI2 Tier 1 universal level solution</li> <li>Focuses on improving executive functioning and noncognitive skills</li> <li>Is in direct alignment with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework</li> <li>Is an integral component for ensuring Least Restrictive Environments (LRE)</li> </ul> You can learn more and improve your student’s success at <a href="https://organizedbinder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://organizedbinder.com/</a> <a href="http://sanebox.com/blbs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SANEBOX</a> Suffer from email overload? Bring Sane-ity back to your email inbox.  Click here for a free 14-day trial to Sanebox and get a $25 credit, by visiting <a href="http://sanebox.com/blbs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sanebox.com/blbs</a> Copyright © 2020 Better Leaders Better Schools

Tough Conversations Teacher Evaluations and Trends to Pay Attention to

Steve Shallenberger is the Founder and Chairman of Becoming Your Best Global Leadership, a company based on his breakthrough book, Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders. Becoming Your Best produces transformational leadership, which in turn builds cultures of excellence, which produce high-performance individuals and organizations that are at the top of what they do.   Steve’s goal is to help individuals and companies achieve their very best as they implement the 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders. These principles are crucial to the success of any leader or person.   Steve has provided consulting and training for hundreds of companies and tens of thousands of leaders throughout 25+ countries. An innovator in leadership and corporate training, Steve takes leadership training and team development to a new level using a results-driven success blueprint. His exciting seminars on Leadership, Communication, Time- Management, Goals, Creativity, and Relationships provide an entirely new way of seeing and thinking that can change lives and organizations for the positive.   Steve also co-hosts the popular podcast Becoming Your Best with his partner (and son) Rob Shallenberger. Together, they help listeners uncover the principles of highly successful leaders.   Steve Shallenberger Show Highlights:  Research on leadership and how it applies to education What sets apart high performing individuals and organizations from everyone else The 12 principles of great leadership Do you share a vision that is big and inspirational? His process of identifying what sets top performers from average or low performers Top performers often have failures Transformational vs transactional leadership Building great teams Generating the rhythm in your organization Do you use TIGS in your organization?  “Sow a thought and you reap an action; sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson   Steve Shallenberger Resources:  Personal Performance Self Assessment     Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders   Richest Man in Babylon   How to Win Friends and Influence People   The Greatest Salesman in the World   The Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap      Steve Shallenberger Contact Info  Website Twitter Facebook LinkedIn  Podcast Upgrade Download the Creating Your Vivid Vision here: https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/vivid-vision    Buy the Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap Show Some Love  BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW    Join my hybrid group coaching &amp; leadership development community   Website :: Facebook :: Insta :: Twitter :: LinkedIn   SHOW SPONSORS: ORGANIZED BINDER  Organized Binder is an evidence-based RTI2 Tier 1 universal level solution Focuses on improving executive functioning and noncognitive skills Is in direct alignment with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework Is an integral component of ensuring Least Restrictive Environments (LRE)    You can learn more and improve your student’s success at https://organizedbinder.com/   Copyright © 2018 Better Leaders Better Schools

Steve Shallenberger is the Founder and Chairman of Becoming Your Best Global Leadership, a company based on his breakthrough book, Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders. Becoming Your Best produces transformational leadership, which in turn builds cultures of excellence, which produce high-performance individuals and organizations that are at the top of what they do. Steve’s goal is to help individuals and companies achieve their very best as they implement the 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders. These principles are crucial to the success of any leader or person. Steve has provided consulting and training for hundreds of companies and tens of thousands of leaders throughout 25+ countries. An innovator in leadership and corporate training, Steve takes leadership training and team development to a new level using a results-driven success blueprint. His exciting seminars on Leadership, Communication, Time- Management, Goals, Creativity, and Relationships provide an entirely new way of seeing and thinking that can change lives and organizations for the positive. Steve also co-hosts the popular podcast Becoming Your Best with his partner (and son) Rob Shallenberger. Together, they help listeners uncover the principles of highly successful leaders.   Steve Shallenberger Show Highlights: <ul> <li>Research on leadership and how it applies to education</li> <li>What sets apart high performing individuals and organizations from everyone else</li> <li>The 12 principles of great leadership</li> <li>Do you share a vision that is big and inspirational?</li> <li>His process of identifying what sets top performers from average or low performers</li> <li>Top performers often have failures</li> <li>Transformational vs transactional leadership</li> <li>Building great teams</li> <li>Generating the rhythm in your organization</li> <li>Do you use TIGS in your organization?</li> </ul> “Sow a thought and you reap an action; sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson   Steve Shallenberger Resources: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.becomingyourbest.com/blbs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Personal Performance Self Assessment</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2QYdR9Z" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2DtgwWt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richest Man in Babylon</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2xBuGPH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Win Friends and Influence People</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2xD7S23" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Greatest Salesman in the World</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/blbsroadmap" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap</a></li> </ul>   Steve Shallenberger Contact Info <ul> <li><a href="https://www.becomingyourbest.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/BYB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BecomingYourBest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/becoming-your-best/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> Podcast Upgrade Download the Creating Your Vivid Vision here: <a href="https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/vivid-vision" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/vivid-vision</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692185259/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1537297827&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=better+leaders+better+schools+roadmap" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Buy the Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap</a> Show Some Love <ul> <li><a href="https://itun.es/us/_NQW9.c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH</a></li> <li><a href="https://itun.es/us/_NQW9.c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE!</a></li> <li><a href="http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1036167679" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW</a></li> </ul> <a href="https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/mm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join my hybrid group coaching &amp; leadership development community</a> Website :: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/betterleadersbetterschools" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> :: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alienearbud/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Insta</a> :: <a href="https://twitter.com/alienearbud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> :: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielevanbauer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>   SHOW SPONSORS: <a href="https://organizedbinder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ORGANIZED BINDER</a> <ul> <li>Organized Binder is an evidence-based RTI2 Tier 1 universal level solution</li> <li>Focuses on improving executive functioning and noncognitive skills</li> <li>Is in direct alignment with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework</li> <li>Is an integral component of ensuring Least Restrictive Environments (LRE)</li> </ul> You can learn more and improve your student’s success at <a href="https://organizedbinder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://organizedbinder.com/</a> Copyright © 2018 Better Leaders Better Schools

12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders

Welcome to the Better Leaders Better Schools podcast.  This is a weekly show for ruckus makers -- What is a ruckus maker?  A leader who has found freedom from the status quo. A leader looking to escape the old routine. A leader who never, ever gives up. In this episode, Danny talks with his colleague, expert coach and new Better Leaders Better School Mastermind cohort leader Dr. Kelly Crane. Dr. Crane shares her experience moving up the career ladder from assistant principal to district administrator while raising children, going through a divorce and working on her specialist and doctorate degrees. Along the way, Dr. Crane shares the insights she learned about school leadership, decision making, and networking.   Key Talking Points        Climbing the school corporate ladder     Balancing school leadership and family life     Networking Tips     Creating your “vivid vision”     Networking within the Better Leaders Better Schools mastermind    Key Milestones [3:20] The unexpected way that Dr. Crane became a principal [5:26] How did Dr. Crane balance her really busy life as a school administrator, Mom, Volleyball coach, District sub coordinator, and being a student herself [7:34] Climbing the corporate ladder [8:20] Networking Tips [13:40] Creating your “vivid vision” [15:29] Joining the Better Leaders Better Schools mastermind [20:48] Leadership Guilt   Key Quotes “I have a choice every day and that was to get up and make it the best day or not. I choose to make it the best!”   “Always believe that something awesome is about to happen”   Key Resources  Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are so You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be  Girl, Stop Apologizing   We hope you enjoy the podcast. All the highlights, resources, and next steps can be found below. Listen to the full episode here and learn more at betterleadersbetterschools.com   Contact Information for Dr. Crane LinkedIn Email Twitter   Other resources  Read the Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap   Show Some Love  BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW    LEVEL UP 🚀 Website :: Twitter :: LinkedIn   SHOW SPONSORS: ORGANIZED BINDER  Organized Binder is an evidence-based RTI2 Tier 1 universal level solution Focuses on improving executive functioning and noncognitive skills Is in direct alignment with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework Is an integral component for ensuring Least Restrictive Environments (LRE)  You can learn more and improve your student’s success at https://organizedbinder.com/   Teach FX  Empowers teachers with feedback on student engagement A fitbit for teachers that measures student engagement Research shows that the more students speak in class, the more they learn, and the better they perform on standardized tests. Use your phone or laptop to analyze your class, and the app’s artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm tracks your talk ratio automatically, with no extra work from you or an instructional coach.  The idea is to give teachers a useful barometer of student engagement you can check every day!  You can learn more and improve your student’s success at https://teachfx.com/   Copyright © 2019 Better Leaders Better Schools

Welcome to the Better Leaders Better Schools podcast.  This is a weekly show for ruckus makers -- What is a ruckus maker?  A leader who has found freedom from the status quo. A leader looking to escape the old routine. A leader who never, ever gives up. In this episode, Danny talks with his colleague, expert coach and new Better Leaders Better School Mastermind cohort leader Dr. Kelly Crane. Dr. Crane shares her experience moving up the career ladder from assistant principal to district administrator while raising children, going through a divorce and working on her specialist and doctorate degrees. Along the way, Dr. Crane shares the insights she learned about school leadership, decision making, and networking.   Key Talking Points   <ul> <li>    Climbing the school corporate ladder</li> <li>    Balancing school leadership and family life</li> <li>    Networking Tips</li> <li>    Creating your “vivid vision”</li> <li>    Networking within the Better Leaders Better Schools mastermind</li> </ul>   Key Milestones [3:20] The unexpected way that Dr. Crane became a principal [5:26] How did Dr. Crane balance her really busy life as a school administrator, Mom, Volleyball coach, District sub coordinator, and being a student herself [7:34] Climbing the corporate ladder [8:20] Networking Tips [13:40] Creating your “vivid vision” [15:29] Joining the Better Leaders Better Schools mastermind [20:48] Leadership Guilt   Key Quotes “I have a choice every day and that was to get up and make it the best day or not. I choose to make it the best!” “Always believe that something awesome is about to happen”   Key Resources <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Wash-Your-Face-Believing/dp/1400201659" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are so You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Stop-Apologizing-Shame-Free-Embracing/dp/1400209609/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Girl, Stop Apologizing</a> We hope you enjoy the podcast. All the highlights, resources, and next steps can be found below. Listen to the full episode here and learn more at <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">betterleadersbetterschools.com</a>   Contact Information for Dr. Crane <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-crane-018a5618/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> <a href="mailto:kelly@betterleadersbetterschools.com">Email</a> <a href="http://drkellycrane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>   Other resources <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692185259/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1537297827&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=better+leaders+better+schools+roadmap" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Read the Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap</a>   Show Some Love <ul> <li><a href="https://itun.es/us/_NQW9.c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH</a></li> <li><a href="https://itun.es/us/_NQW9.c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE!</a></li> <li><a href="http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1036167679" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW</a></li> </ul> <a href="https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/mm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LEVEL UP 🚀</a> <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> :: <a href="https://twitter.com/alienearbud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> :: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielevanbauer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>   SHOW SPONSORS: <a href="https://organizedbinder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ORGANIZED BINDER</a> <ul> <li>Organized Binder is an evidence-based RTI2 Tier 1 universal level solution</li> <li>Focuses on improving executive functioning and noncognitive skills</li> <li>Is in direct alignment with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework</li> <li>Is an integral component for ensuring Least Restrictive Environments (LRE)</li> </ul> You can learn more and improve your student’s success at <a href="https://organizedbinder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://organizedbinder.com/</a> <a href="https://teachfx.com/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teach FX</a> <ul> <li>Empowers teachers with feedback on student engagement</li> <li>A fitbit for teachers that measures student engagement</li> <li><a href="https://teachfx.com/teachers-lounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Research shows</a> that the more students speak in class, the more they learn, and the better they perform on standardized tests.</li> <li>Use your phone or laptop to analyze your class, and the app’s artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm tracks your talk ratio automatically, with no extra work from you or an instructional coach. </li> <li>The idea is to give teachers a useful barometer of student engagement you can check every day!</li> </ul> You can learn more and improve your student’s success at <a href="https://teachfx.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://teachfx.com/</a> Copyright © 2019 Better Leaders Better Schools

Learned While Climbing the Leadership Ladder Fast

Welcome to the Better Leaders Better Schools  podcast. This is a weekly show is for ruckus makers -- What is a ruckus maker?  A leader who has found freedom from the status quo. A leader looking to escape the old routine. A leader who never, ever gives up. Up next you can hear Daniel Bauer’s interview with Rebecca Roper. They explore interesting topics such as how she starts each day, a program called the Principal Apprenticeship and her taking action on a letter activity Daniel described in the School Leadership Series. We hope you enjoy the podcast. All the highlights, resources, and next steps can be found below. Listen to the full episode here and learn more at betterleadersbetterschools.com   Get to Know Rebecca For the last 17 years, Rebecca has worked in two different counties in VA. She’s currently the Principal at Donahoe Elementary School in Henrico County, VA and  is in her fourth year leading this Title I school. Donahoe has 530 students, ranging from Pre-k to 5th grade. Prior to this, Rebecca served as the Associate Principal of Ward Elementary School in Henrico County, the Assistant Principal of Beaverdam Elementary in Hanover County, and 2nd and 3rd grade teacher at Pole Green Elementary in Hanover County.     Outside of work, Rebecca loves to start her day by working out and end it by reading.  She enjoys baking for others and spending time with my family especially her two fabulous boys.   Perfect Day At Work Rebecca takes us on a journey of her perfect day at work with waking up early and exercising to get in the right headspace.  She arrives to work early before her teachers and organized things for the day. Next she greets the students with music, high fives, dancing to get in the mood for school.  Rebecca tries to spend the rest of her day where the students are. “One of the favorite things I love about my day is when I have a principal apprentice.  We are a PBIS school and my students can use dolphin dollars they get for their awesome behavior and they can purchase 20 minutes they can spend with me as the principal apprentice.” - Rebecca Roper   Principal Apprenticeship Program Students love being a principal apprentice.  Rebecca allows students to spend 20 minutes of their day with her holding her walkie, carrying her lanyard and experiencing that time with the principal.  The students perspective is that she is on the phone a lot, in classrooms, run a fire drill’ whatever the day may bring. Students pay 80 dolphin dollars for this experience. “When I ask them why do you think I am in the classrooms they say because we want to make sure that the kids are learning and you are watching the teachers and what they are teaching.  Sometimes you have to talk to kids about their behavior.” - Rebecca Roper   Letter Activity Rebecca had her staff envision what type of year they had and write a letter to themselves about what they experienced.  The letter was addressed to dear future self to describe the year the had, their successes, their achievements. The staff put the letters in a bag and Rebecca will give them back at the end of the year. “They talked about how it was such a powerful activity.  I gave them the choice of either putting the note away and I would give it to them at the end of the year or if they wanted me to read it and give them an idea of what they’re working towards where I can encourage them.” - Rebecca Roper   Rebecca Roper Resources: Transformative Principal:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/transformative-principal/id770942472?mt=2   Cult of Pedagogy  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cult-of-pedagogy-podcast/id900015782?mt=2   Rise Podcast  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rise-podcast/id1245763628?mt=2   Rebecca Roper Links:  Twitter     Read the Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap   Show Some Love  BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW    Join my hybrid group coaching &amp; leadership development community Website :: Facebook :: Insta :: Twitter :: LinkedIn   SHOW SPONSORS: ORGANIZED BINDER  Organized Binder is an evidence-based RTI2 Tier 1 universal level solution Focuses on improving executive functioning and noncognitive skills Is in direct alignment with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework Is an integral component for ensuring Least Restrictive Environments (LRE)  You can learn more and improve your student’s success at https://organizedbinder.com/   Teach FX  Empowers teachers with feedback on student engagement A fitbit for teachers that measures student engagement Research shows that the more students speak in class, the more they learn, and the better they perform on standardized tests. Use your phone or laptop to analyze your class, and the app’s artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm tracks your talk ratio automatically, with no extra work from you or an instructional coach. The idea is to give teachers a useful barometer of student engagement you can check every day!  You can learn more and improve your student’s success at https://teachfx.com/   Copyright © 2018 Better Leaders Better Schools

Welcome to the Better Leaders Better Schools  podcast. This is a weekly show is for ruckus makers -- What is a ruckus maker?  A leader who has found freedom from the status quo. A leader looking to escape the old routine. A leader who never, ever gives up. Up next you can hear Daniel Bauer’s interview with Rebecca Roper. They explore interesting topics such as how she starts each day, a program called the Principal Apprenticeship and her taking action on a letter activity Daniel described in the School Leadership Series. We hope you enjoy the podcast. All the highlights, resources, and next steps can be found below. Listen to the full episode here and learn more at <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">betterleadersbetterschools.com</a>   Get to Know Rebecca For the last 17 years, Rebecca has worked in two different counties in VA. She’s currently the Principal at Donahoe Elementary School in Henrico County, VA and  is in her fourth year leading this Title I school. Donahoe has 530 students, ranging from Pre-k to 5th grade. Prior to this, Rebecca served as the Associate Principal of Ward Elementary School in Henrico County, the Assistant Principal of Beaverdam Elementary in Hanover County, and 2nd and 3rd grade teacher at Pole Green Elementary in Hanover County.   Outside of work, Rebecca loves to start her day by working out and end it by reading.  She enjoys baking for others and spending time with my family especially her two fabulous boys.   Perfect Day At Work Rebecca takes us on a journey of her perfect day at work with waking up early and exercising to get in the right headspace.  She arrives to work early before her teachers and organized things for the day. Next she greets the students with music, high fives, dancing to get in the mood for school.  Rebecca tries to spend the rest of her day where the students are. “One of the favorite things I love about my day is when I have a principal apprentice.  We are a PBIS school and my students can use dolphin dollars they get for their awesome behavior and they can purchase 20 minutes they can spend with me as the principal apprentice.” - Rebecca Roper   Principal Apprenticeship Program Students love being a principal apprentice.  Rebecca allows students to spend 20 minutes of their day with her holding her walkie, carrying her lanyard and experiencing that time with the principal.  The students perspective is that she is on the phone a lot, in classrooms, run a fire drill’ whatever the day may bring. Students pay 80 dolphin dollars for this experience. “When I ask them why do you think I am in the classrooms they say because we want to make sure that the kids are learning and you are watching the teachers and what they are teaching.  Sometimes you have to talk to kids about their behavior.” - Rebecca Roper   Letter Activity Rebecca had her staff envision what type of year they had and write a letter to themselves about what they experienced.  The letter was addressed to dear future self to describe the year the had, their successes, their achievements. The staff put the letters in a bag and Rebecca will give them back at the end of the year. “They talked about how it was such a powerful activity.  I gave them the choice of either putting the note away and I would give it to them at the end of the year or if they wanted me to read it and give them an idea of what they’re working towards where I can encourage them.” - Rebecca Roper   Rebecca Roper Resources: Transformative Principal: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/transformative-principal/id770942472?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/transformative-principal/id770942472?mt=2</a> Cult of Pedagogy <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cult-of-pedagogy-podcast/id900015782?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cult-of-pedagogy-podcast/id900015782?mt=2</a> Rise Podcast <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rise-podcast/id1245763628?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rise-podcast/id1245763628?mt=2</a>   Rebecca Roper Links: <ul> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/roperrlr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> </ul> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692185259/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1537297827&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=better+leaders+better+schools+roadmap" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Read the Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap</a>   Show Some Love <ul> <li><a href="https://itun.es/us/_NQW9.c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH</a></li> <li><a href="https://itun.es/us/_NQW9.c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE!</a></li> <li><a href="http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1036167679" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW</a></li> </ul> <a href="https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/mm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join my hybrid group coaching &amp; leadership development community</a> <a href="https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> :: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/betterleadersbetterschools" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> :: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alienearbud/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Insta</a> :: <a href="https://twitter.com/alienearbud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> :: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielevanbauer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>   SHOW SPONSORS: <a href="https://organizedbinder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ORGANIZED BINDER</a> <ul> <li>Organized Binder is an evidence-based RTI2 Tier 1 universal level solution</li> <li>Focuses on improving executive functioning and noncognitive skills</li> <li>Is in direct alignment with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework</li> <li>Is an integral component for ensuring Least Restrictive Environments (LRE)</li> </ul> You can learn more and improve your student’s success at <a href="https://organizedbinder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://organizedbinder.com/</a> <a href="https://teachfx.com/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teach FX</a> <ul> <li>Empowers teachers with feedback on student engagement</li> <li>A fitbit for teachers that measures student engagement</li> <li><a href="https://teachfx.com/teachers-lounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Research shows</a> that the more students speak in class, the more they learn, and the better they perform on standardized tests.</li> <li>Use your phone or laptop to analyze your class, and the app’s artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm tracks your talk ratio automatically, with no extra work from you or an instructional coach.</li> <li>The idea is to give teachers a useful barometer of student engagement you can check every day!</li> </ul> You can learn more and improve your student’s success at <a href="https://teachfx.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://teachfx.com/</a> Copyright © 2018 Better Leaders Better Schools

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