Rachael George is the Director of Student Services and Elementary Programs in the Oregon Trail School District.  She is a practicing educational leader, author, speaker, adjunct professor, and advocate for education. She currently serves as the NAESP State Representative for Oregon, is an NAESP Fellow, and is the COSA President Elect. Rachael is an all around girl boss! She has a new book coming out this winter called She Leads: The Woman’s Guide to a Career in Educational Leadership. 

Natalie and Rachael discuss being a woman in leadership in schools, the effects of Covid, online learning, and of course a teacher who helped change Rachel’s life. 

 

Timestamps - 

Rachael’s win of the moment [2:37]

A little about Rachael’s new book [4:30]

Firefighter or teacher? [5:13]

The perfectionist trap [7:05]

Rachael tells women to go for it [8:15]

The importance of mentors [9:45]

Rachael says thanks to online educators [12:06]

Collaboration over competition in education [14:15]

How can brick and mortar schools meet the needs of online learners? [17:49]

Rethinking relationships and connections [19:42]

Benefits of being a #girlboss [21:54]

One size doesn’t fit all [23:13]

Natalie’s hope for the future of online teaching [23:53]

The teacher who changed the trajectory for Rachael [24:50]

 

Resources - 

Rachael’s co-authored NASSP Article 

Rachel’s Website