In the moment, micro changes don't feel like they make an impact. But consistently making small, positive changes create habits that are life giving and create joy.

Today, three educators from Baylor's MA in School Leadership program, Ryan Denham, Kathleen Peercy and Crystal Chapman join host Jon Eckert. Though they each come from very different school settings they have a lot in common. They discuss how they've each built life giving cultures in their schools through micro changes.

To learn more about creating joy within the classroom, pre-order Jon's book, Just teaching: Feedback, engagement, and well-being for each student.

The Just Schools Podcast is brought to you by the Baylor Center for School Leadership. Each week, we'll talk to catalytic educators who are doing amazing work.

Be encouraged.

Timestamps:

[2:40] - How can you build a culture in schools that's built on habits?

[3:20] - Ryan introduces himself and discusses his current campus.

[5:03] - Kathleen has recently started a new role. She introduces herself and discusses some of the challenges.

[7:40] - Schools having core values is so important. Crystal introduces herself and discusses.

[10:00] - It's a difficult time right now for educators, but Ryan, Kathleen and Crystal are committed to having hope for the future.

[13:20] - It's important to not only give praise to students, but also to teachers as well.

[15:00] - Each guest discusses the habits they want to implement in their lives in 2023.

[20:10] - Having fun with your students is a great way to build relationships and create joy.

Books:

Just teaching: Feedback, engagement, and well-being for each student by Jon Eckert

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