SEEing to Lead

Daniel Bauer helps out-of-the-box school leaders make change happen in education. He does this through his category-defining podcasts, book, and leadership community, “The Mastermind.”  Learn more at betterleadersbetterschools.com

Key Takeaways

• Impostor syndrome in the silence
• The ABC's of professional development
• Make sure you address negative behaviors
• Seek to understand stories people tell themselves
• Take action on making people's passion a reality
• Serve others
• Use a pre mortem so that the best ideas are heard

Bonus!

***Youtube/blog post - Book Giveaway!*** https://youtu.be/5QSg6waVewE

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https://betterleadersbetterschools.com

Better Leaders Better School Podcast

School Leadership Series Podcast

Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap (Book)

We’re thrilled to be sponsored by Renaissance and IXL. 

Learn more about Renaissance:

As a global leader in education technology operating in more than 110 countries, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success. We believe that technology can unlock a more effective learning experience, ensure that students get the personalized teaching they need to thrive, and help educators and administrators to truly, fully, See Every Student. Learn more at renaissance.com.

IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:

• Simplify and streamline technology
• Save teachers’ time
• Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
• Improve student performance on state assessments

🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

Bobbie French is an educational leader, presenter, blogger and podcaster from Massachusetts.

Bobbie French’s career in education has spanned over 25 years.  She has served as an elementary guidance counselor, elementary classroom teacher, special education coordinator, early childhood coordinator, Title I Director, and principal.

Bobbie is a lifelong learner and believes in the power of being a connected educator. She is passionate about focusing on the whole child and creating an environment where all students have a sense of belonging. She appreciates and recognizes the hard work of teachers, and is committed to supporting others to be their best for kids every day. Her passion and enthusiasm for creating a positive and engaging school culture is contagious.

Bobbie is also an avid photographer and loves to tell her school's story.

Key Takeaways:

• Build a culture of saying yes
• Accepting people's best when you empower
• Work yourself out of a job
• Don't make people wait for permission
• Use Voxer to reflect
• Be connected - get on twitter
• Join the "gift economy"
• Create content to share value 

Resources: The Busy Principal Podcast Lead, Learn, Hope Bobbie's Website

Books Mentioned:

The Listening Leader

The Gift Economy

To Get in Touch:

@bobbiefrench (on all socials)

We’re thrilled to be sponsored by Renaissance and IXL. 

Learn more about Renaissance:

As a global leader in education technology operating in more than 110 countries, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success. We believe that technology can unlock a more effective learning experience, ensure that students get the personalized teaching they need to thrive, and help educators and administrators to truly, fully, See Every Student. Learn more at renaissance.com.

IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:

• Simplify and streamline technology
• Save teachers’ time
• Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
• Improve student performance on state assessments

🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

Deborah or Deb Caruso the 6-12 Mathematics Curriculum Chair for the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District. Her responsibilities include teaching, evaluation and review/upkeep of the curriculum used at the middle/high school levels. However, the aspect of her position that she enjoys most and finds the most rewarding is coaching/mentoring teachers. Deb holds a BS in Mathematics from Bridgewater State, an M.Ed in Secondary Mathematics Education from Cambridge College and a CAGS in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Mathematics from New England College.

Key Takeaways:

1. Be authentic
3. Take the time to get to know people
5. New teachers need to be led
7. If you see someone doing something good tell them
9. Put feeling into evaluations
11. Use the coloring book page theory
13. Connect to people's individuality
15. Protect teachers time by assigning value
17. Self care begins with setting clear boundaries

To get in touch with Deb:

Email:  [email protected]

We’re thrilled to be sponsored by Renaissance and IXL. 

Learn more about Renaissance:

As a global leader in education technology operating in more than 110 countries, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success. We believe that technology can unlock a more effective learning experience, ensure that students get the personalized teaching they need to thrive, and help educators and administrators to truly, fully, See Every Student. Learn more at renaissance.com.

IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:

• Simplify and streamline technology
• Save teachers’ time
• Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
• Improve student performance on state assessments

🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

Nili is currently a technology teacher and digital learning coach for Natick Public Schools in MA. Nili is passionate about bringing unconventional learning to students and colleagues, empowering them to bring their strengths and passions to school every day. After an eleven year adventure in the classroom, Nili’s technology integration role at the elementary level for the next three years pushed her to see the importance of a thriving culture and led her to write “Lead beyond Your Title: Creating Change in School from Any Role.” Nili continues to grow as a teacher and coach after taking the leap to middle school and as a MassCUE Committee Member and Champion, BrainPOP Certified Educator, and enthusiastic presenter, she is committed to sharing her passions beyond the school community and is always excited to connect with other educators.

Key takeaways:

• All about feedback in the second half
• Ask what your doing well
• Don't let your passion dim
• Lead with your heart

Resources:

• Lead beyond Your Title: Creating Change in School from Any Role
• https://takeittotheclassroom.wordpress.com/

Get in Touch with Nili:

Twitter:  @nbartley6

We’re thrilled to be sponsored by Renaissance and IXL. 

Learn more about Renaissance:

As a global leader in education technology operating in more than 110 countries, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success. We believe that technology can unlock a more effective learning experience, ensure that students get the personalized teaching they need to thrive, and help educators and administrators to truly, fully, See Every Student. Learn more at renaissance.com.

IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:

• Simplify and streamline technology
• Save teachers’ time
• Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
• Improve student performance on state assessments

🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

Nili is currently a technology teacher and digital learning coach for Natick Public Schools in MA. Nili is passionate about bringing unconventional learning to students and colleagues, empowering them to bring their strengths and passions to school every day. After an eleven year adventure in the classroom, Nili’s technology integration role at the elementary level for the next three years pushed her to see the importance of a thriving culture and led her to write “Lead beyond Your Title: Creating Change in School from Any Role.” Nili continues to grow as a teacher and coach after taking the leap to middle school and as a MassCUE Committee Member and Champion, BrainPOP Certified Educator, and enthusiastic presenter, she is committed to sharing her passions beyond the school community and is always excited to connect with other educators.

Key Takeaways:

• Empowerment goes both ways
• Everyone has a story to share
• Point out the value in others
• Passion is contagious 
• Don't be a passion pusher 
• Connect with people before doing anything else
• Be visible
• Ask what do you wish your principal knew
• Know your people 
• Reach out and encourage others to step forward

If you want to know more:

• Lead beyond Your Title: Creating Change in School from Any Role
• https://takeittotheclassroom.wordpress.com/

If you want to get in touch with Nili:

• @nbartley6

We’re thrilled to be sponsored by Renaissance and IXL. 

Learn more about Renaissance:

As a global leader in education technology operating in more than 110 countries, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success. We believe that technology can unlock a more effective learning experience, ensure that students get the personalized teaching they need to thrive, and help educators and administrators to truly, fully, See Every Student. Learn more at renaissance.com.

IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:

• Simplify and streamline technology
• Save teachers’ time
• Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
• Improve student performance on state assessments

🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

Anna Channing has been a Massachusetts educator for nine years. She is currently a fourth grade general education teacher at Dexter Park in Orange, MA who is passionate about social emotional learning and mental health in schools.

Some important takeaways:

• Give teachers the chance to collaborate
• Have confidence in teachers; ability to go "off book"
• Engage through interest
• Confident teachers still need support
• Ask for help before things get too bad
• Examine and lean into your core values to build trust
• Look to who you admire for inspiration
• Develop leadership skills in others

If you want to get in touch with Anna to hear more:

Twitter - @MissC_4thGrade

We’re thrilled to be sponsored by Renaissance and IXL. 

Learn more about Renaissance:

As a global leader in education technology operating in more than 110 countries, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success. We believe that technology can unlock a more effective learning experience, ensure that students get the personalized teaching they need to thrive, and help educators and administrators to truly, fully, See Every Student. Learn more at renaissance.com.

IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:

• Simplify and streamline technology
• Save teachers’ time
• Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
• Improve student performance on state assessments

🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

Do you struggle with supporting, engaging, and empowering your staff and want to motivate them to higher levels of success with a process of continuous improvement?

This podcast assists you in becoming a better leader and reaching all your students by taking a teacher centered approach. Led by Chris Jones, each conversation with both teachers and leaders will provide concrete, practical examples to help you, the leader or teacher, discover the difference between believing and knowing as these strategies are examined from various perspectives.

This podcast is one aspect of Chris Jones’ just cause of creating a better educational experience for all involved by being purposeful, acting with integrity and building character. It provides the resources to help you take action and elevate everyone’s level of achievement.

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast. It’s your place for resources on effectively Supporting, Engaging, and Empowering your staff!

Need to reach out with ideas, suggestions, or possible guests?

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @DrCSJones

Blog: dcsjones.blog