Being hit with the unexpected can be jarring. But sometimes it's necessary to help you grow.

At the start of the year, Sahira Kodra unexpectedly became a kindergarten teacher. Now she is transitioning to work full-time for the Baylor Center for School Leadership. Today she joins host Jon Eckert to discuss how she's been humbled by kindergartners this year and the transformation that she hopes for because of that. 

To learn more, 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:

[1:30] - Sahira Kodra discusses the shock of becoming a kindergarten teacher.

[3:30] - Being hit with the unexpected teaches you how to rely on other people.

[7:40] - A master's program helps you build a robust network of supportive people.

[10:03] - Holding on to hope that something bigger is coming helps teachers push forward.

[13:14] - Sahira is most looking forward to making connections with a new cohort and building a network.

[16:42] - Being vulnerable is a huge challenge for education leaders.

[17:30] - Helping people who are struggling is life-giving for Sahira.

[18:40] - Jon puts Sahira through a lightning round of questions.

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