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  • Mastermind! With Dr. Nick Davies

    Outline and Show Notes

     

    Show Title: Mastermind! With Dr. Nick Davies

     

    Power Quote: Be willing to fail

     

     

    Description:

    When I say the word “mastermind”, what thoughts spring into your head? Do you picture the head of a shadowy criminal enterprise, or the 1980’s colored-dot guessing game (think WORDL with colors). Or maybe you think about a special club for people in similar roles to come together and help each other grow. Of course, it is this third option we dive into on today’s show. So stick around as I and my special guest share our mastermind experiences and how to build one yourself.

     

    Guest Bio:

    Dr. Davies is an associate principal for Vancouver Public Schools and an adjunct Faculty Member at Pacific University. He has a Ph.D. in Education and Leadership and wrote his dissertation on curriculum implementation. Dr. Davies was named the 2024 Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year for the state of Washington. He has previously held roles as an associate principal/athletic director and was a high school math teacher and head track and field coach. He was a two-time state coach of the year in Oregon. Dr. Davies also served as a reservist in the U.S. Coast Guard.

     

    March 19, ep 192

     

    Warmup questions:

    ·      We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?

    ·      Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do?

     

     

    Questions/Topics/Prompts

    ·      Let’s discuss what a mastermind is

    ·      What inspired you to set up a MM for APs?

    ·      What was the value for APs?

    ·      Tips for APs interested in setting up their own MMs?

     

    Closing questions:

    ·      What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?

    ·      If listeners could take just one thing away from today’s podcast, what would it be?

    ·      Before we go, is there anything else that you’d like to share with our listeners?

    ·      Where can people learn more about you and your work…

     

    Close

    ·      Leadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.

    ·      You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/

    ·      I love hearing from you so consider email me at [email protected] or connecting with me on LinkedIn.

    ·      Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.

    ·      Remember, if you are interested in starting a mastermind, reach out to Nick. If you’d like to be part of a mastermind but feel like you are on your own, reach out to me and we’ll see what we can do.

    ·      Have a great rest of the week, be present for others and, more importantly, take time to reflect and recover so you can continue to live and lead better.

    ·      Cheers!

     

     

    Guest links:

    Nick’s website: www.drnickdavies.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-davies-education/

     

     

    Frederick’s Links:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/

    LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting

    Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a

    The Strategic Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520

     

    32 min
  • Three Questions with Dr. Brandon Beck

    Outline and Show Notes

     

    Show Title: Three questions with Dr. Brandon Beck

     

    Power Quote: “Our ultimate goal is to unlock unlimited potential in others”

     

    Description:

    Today’s show is going to inspire you. It will take you deep into yourself, maybe places you go every day, but also to places within that you haven’t visited in a while. I guarantee after today’s show you are going to want to invest some time in reflecting. Today you will hear three questions you need to ask yourself – three questions to help you unlock your unlimited potential. And please understand – this isn’t “rah-rah” let’s get excited. Today we will look at some substantive steps you can take right now to find more joy in your leadership each day.

     

    Guest Bio:

    Dr. Brandon Beck epitomizes multi-faceted inspiration. As an Award Winning Teacher and Coach, Speaker, Leadership Coach, and Author of "Unlocking Unlimited Potential," his keynote speeches and storytelling mirror authentic activities, all aiming at one pinnacle: unlocking unlimited potential. Hosting the "Unlocking Unlimited Potential Stories Show" amplifies his passion for inspiring tales. With a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and 19 years of teaching, including bilingual education, he embodies diverse expertise. A National Board Certified teacher, leadership coach, and college professor, he's a sought-after keynote speaker at conferences. Beyond education, he's a Mutt-i-grees National Trainer, merging social-emotional learning with shelter dogs. Beck's entrepreneurial spirit extends to professional soccer coaching, achieving numerous state, regional, and national triumphs.

     

     

    Warmup questions:

    ·      We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?

    ·      Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do?

     

    Questions/Topics/Prompts

    1.     Your manta is “unlocking unlimited potential” Let’s talk about that specifically in the context of school leadership. I’m an assistant principal, or maybe a coach or even THE principal. I work hard every day – very hard. But I spend big chunks of my day in urgent mode and I don’t feel like I’m really moving my school forward and not doing enough to help my teachers continue to grow in their craft.

    a.     What does it mean for me to “unlock my untitled potential” 

    b.     And how do I do that?

    2.     Optional: I can imagine some listeners thinking “This is great Brandon, but this isn’t me. I’m not a high-energy extroverted bundle of hoorah. How can I be authentic and be unlimited in my potential?”

     

     

    Closing questions:

    1.     What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?

    2.     If listeners could take just one thing away from today’s podcast, what would it be?

    3.     Before we go, is there anything else that you’d like to share with our listeners?

    4.     Where can people learn more about you and your work…

     

    What a powerful interview. As I refenced at the top of the show, please find time to invest in reflection and consider these three questions:

    1.     What are your defining moments?

    2.     What was school like for you?

    3.     Who are your role models and what did they do that inspired you?

     

     

    Close

    ·      Leadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.

    ·      You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/

    ·      I love hearing from you so consider email me at [email protected] or connecting with me on LinkedIn.

    ·      My new book, A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose, is now available on Amazon. You can find links to it, as well as free book study materials on my website at https://www.frederickbuskey.com/reclaiming-purpose.html

    ·      Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.

    ·      Have a great rest of the week, be present for others and, more importantly, take time to reflect and recover so you can continue to live and lead better.

    ·      Cheers!

     

     

    Guest links:

    https://brandonbeckedu.com/

     

     

    Frederick’s Links:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/

    LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting

    Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a

    45 min
  • Interview Tip: Tell the Story that Drives You!

    Interview Tip: Tell the Story that Drives You!

     

    The Big Idea

     

    ·       Interview tips for aspiring APs (Dos vs. don'ts, or any stories of a successful interview or an interview that did not go well)

    o   Remember you are interviewing them

    o   Be authentic – if you compromise in the interview you can never get it back

    o   Tell what you have done, not what you would do

    o   Tell the story that drives you

     

    ·       What catches the attention of an interview committee that makes them say "we got our person?" I know a lot is influenced based on needs and fit. What do you look for?

    o   When they tell you it wasn’t the right fit…

    o   The story; what you have done already; lighthouse

    o   If you don’t “fit the part” educate them

     

    ·       What questions should aspiring APs ask in an interview? 

    o   Ask “what are you looking for in terms of complimenting the team which already exists?”

    o   What are your expectations of the AP for instructional leadership?

    o   What opportunities are there for me to grow?

    o   “If you hired me, and I did a great job, what would that look and sound like? How will you determine if I did a great job?”

    o   What is your approach to discipline?

     

    ·       What are areas in which first-time APs tend to struggle? 

    o   Taking other people’s monkeys

    o   Doing what others can do

    o   Missing small opportunities for instructional leadership

    o   Getting caught in urgent leadership

    o   Failing to be a lighthouse

    o   Focusing on tasks instead of people (forgetting your purpose)

    o   Not nurturing your ECTs

     

    ·       Discussion on staying positive when getting rejected or not finding that first AP job. I have moments feeling this, but fortunately, I have a supporting wife and dad (former educator, and administrator). I've seen this topic being posted a lot on Facebook groups recently. 

    o   Fit, fit, fit, and it goes both ways

    o   “When you put a good person in a bad organization, the organization wins” (Mary Hemphill, Limitless Leader)

    o   Build your support network now (leader, peers, advocate, mentor)

    o   Ask for feedback

    o   Every “no” is one step closer to a “yes.”

    o   Life doesn’t run on your time or plan

    o   My experience applying to WCU

     

     

    Close

    ·      Leadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.

    ·      You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/

    ·      I love hearing from you so consider email me at [email protected] or connecting with me on LinkedIn.

    ·      Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.

    ·      My new book, A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose, is now available on Amazon. You can find links to it, as well as free book study materials on my website at https://www.frederickbuskey.com/reclaiming-purpose.html

    ·      Have a great rest of the week, be present for others and, more importantly, take time to reflect and recover so you can continue to live and lead better.

    ·      Cheers!

     

     

     

    Frederick’s Links:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/

    LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting

    Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a

    The Strategic Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520

     

    33 min
  • A Human Approach to Schooling with Dr. Faiza Jamil

    A Human Approach to Schooling with Dr. Faiza Jamil

     

    Power Quote: We lose our ability to see the whole

     

     

    Description:

    You can think of today’s show as a bit of a thought experiment. What changes if we make relationships, at every level of the school, THE priority? It is a thought experiment, but we also have lots of experience that tells us how that experiment could turn out.

     

    Guest Bio:

    Faiza M. Jamil is a former K-12 teacher and currently serves as Associate Professor of Education and Human Development in the area of Learning Sciences at Clemson University. Jamil is the Founding Director of the Contexts of Learning and Development Lab, where she conducts interdisciplinary research with a focus on educational equity across learning contexts. She is the author of Public Education in Turbulent Times: Innovative Strategies for Leadership and Learning.

     

     

    Warmup questions:

    ·      We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?

    ·      Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do?

     

     

    Questions/Topics/Prompts

    ·      Talk about importance of being colleagues and investing time together

    ·      School purpose => individual purpose

    o   How do we prioritize the relationship piece

    o   Task v person

    o   CIRCLE model

    ·      Mindset shift

    ·      Mental health

     

    Closing questions:

    ·      What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?

    ·      If listeners could take just one thing away from today’s podcast, what would it be?

    ·      Before we go, is there anything else that you’d like to share with our listeners?

    ·      Where can people learn more about you and your work…

     

    Close

    ·      We covered a lot of ground today. I encourage you to do three things:

    o   Monitor your own inner dialog – when you say you don’t have time to listen, to build relationships, what are you actually doing instead?

    o   Begin asking people – teachers and students – “what would make school better for you?”

    o   Use your expertise to ask powerful questions instead of goving powerful answers.

    ·      Leadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.

    ·      You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/

    ·      I love hearing from you so consider email me at [email protected] or connecting with me on LinkedIn.

    ·      Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.

    ·      Have a great rest of the week, be present for others and, more importantly, take time to reflect and recover so you can continue to live and lead better.

    ·      Cheers!

     

     

    Guest links:

    My Book: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-43237-8  

    Research Lab: https://www.clemson.edu/education/programs/labs/clad.html  

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/eduprofjamil

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faiza-m-jamil/

     

     

     

    Frederick’s Links:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/

    LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting

    Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a

    47 min
  • The Foundation of Coaching

    Power quote: If you don’t have a relationship, you aren’t coaching… your telling.

     

    Show Description:

    The foundation of coaching. That’s today’s topic, although it wasn’t what I had planned. This episode was scheduled to be about coaching fundamentals, but as I began working on the first part of the show – I realized the foundation needed more than a couple lines. So, once again, we will be talking about relationships on this show. Why? Because relationships are the vehicle that allow us to grow people, and if people are our purpose, relationships are the path to that purpose. And now I will give away the entire show – if you only take one thing away – coaching without relationship isn’t coaching, it’s telling. If you genuinely want to coach teachers, you must invest in building relationships.

     

     

     

    Close

    ·      Leadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.

    ·      You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/

    ·      I love hearing from you so consider email me at [email protected] or connecting with me on LinkedIn.

    ·      Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.

    ·      Have a great rest of the week, be present for others and, more importantly, take time to reflect and recover so you can continue to live and lead better.

    ·      Cheers!

     

    Link to episode 192 on five-minute coaching: https://theassistantprincipal.transistor.fm/109

     

    Frederick’s Links:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/

    LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting

    Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a

    The Strategic Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520

    22 min
  • Investing in Growth with Dr. Nick Davies

    Investing in Growth with Dr. Nick Davies

     

    Power Quote: Control What you can

     

     

    Description:

    If you don’t grow, how can you get better? Yet, in a job where you can’t ever get everything done, how do you find time to grow? Today we have the 2024 Washington State Elementary Principal of the Year here to help us figure out how to prioritize growth.

     

    Guest Bio:

    Dr. Davies is an associate principal for Vancouver Public Schools and an adjunct Faculty Member at Pacific University. He has a Ph.D. in Education and Leadership and wrote his dissertation on curriculum implementation. Dr. Davies was named the 2024 Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year for the state of Washington. He has previously held roles as an associate principal/athletic director and was a high school math teacher and head track and field coach. He was a two-time state coach of the year in Oregon. Dr. Davies also served as a reservist in the U.S. Coast Guard.

     

     

    Warmup questions:

    ·      We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?

    ·      Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do?

     

     

    Questions/Topics/Prompts

    ·      You have a passion for learning – what fuels that passion?

    ·      Committing to your own growth requires strong priority management. How do you structure your life to invest time into your own growth?

    ·      How has your trajectory as an AP accelerated as a result of your commitment to learning?

    o   In a general way…

    o   In specific ways…

    ·      How have you worked to create learning opportunities for other APs?

    ·      As you invest time into your own growth and pour into others in your school, how do you keep your roles as a husband and father central to your life?

     

    Closing questions:

    ·      What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?

    ·      If listeners could take just one thing away from today’s podcast, what would it be?

    ·      Before we go, is there anything else that you’d like to share with our listeners?

    ·      Where can people learn more about you and your work…

     

    Recap

    ·      Do what only you can do

    ·      More is not better

    ·      Reflection is as important as learning

    ·      Systems (four ourselves, our teams, and others) make it possible

     

    Close

    ·      Leadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.

    ·      You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/

    ·      If you haven’t grabbed a copy of my new book, A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose, please consider jumping on to Amazon or heading to my website and purchase a copy. The book covers so many of the things we talked about today and includes a systematic approach to escaping the gravitational pull of urgency so you can be that strategic leader Nick and I discussed today.

    ·      I love hearing from you so consider email me at [email protected] or connecting with me on LinkedIn.

    ·      Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.

    ·      Have a great rest of the week, be present for others and, more importantly, take time to reflect and recover so you can continue to live and lead better.

    ·      Cheers!

     

     

    Guest links:

    Nick’s website: www.drnickdavies.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-davies-education/

     

    Frederick’s Links:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/

    LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting

    Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a

    50 min
  • Reclaiming Purpose with Frederick and Mara

    Description:

    Today’s show is guest hosted by Mara Buskey, the Inclusion Strategist at Strategic Leadership Consulting. Frederick’s new book, A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose, is out and we thought it would be fun to celebrate by turning the tables and having Mara be the guest host to interview Frederick about the book. Enjoy!

     

    Guest Bio:

    Frederick Buskey helps assistant principals live and lead better. Building on 32 years of k-12 and higher education leadership experience, Dr. Buskey provides simple frameworks and tools to help school leaders spend less time putting out fires and invest more time in growing teachers. Dr. Buskey hosts The Assistant Principal Podcast, writes a daily leadership email, and hosts courses for leaders at his Strategic Leadership Academy. He has recently released his first book, A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose. Read more about Dr. Buskey on his website and connect with him on LinkedIn.

     

     

    Warmup questions:

    ·      We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?

    ·      Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do?

     

     

    Questions/Topics/Prompts

    ·      What inspired you to write this book? 

    ·      Who is this book for?/How would you describe your book’s ideal reader?

    ·      What is the most difficult part of your writing process? 

    ·      What is the best way to read this book? 

    ·      What is a significant way your book has changed since the first draft? 

    ·      How do you celebrate when you finish your book? 

    ·      What is the most valuable piece of advice you’ve been given about writing?

    ·      What has helped or hindered you most when writing this book? 

    ·      Has writing and publishing a book changed the way you see yourself?

    ·      When a reader finishes this book, what is your desired outcome? What do you envision they do with your words/lessons?

     

    Closing questions:

    ·      What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?

    ·      If listeners could take just one thing away from today’s podcast, what would it be?

    ·      Before we go, is there anything else that you’d like to share with our listeners?

    ·      Where can people learn more about you and your work…

     

    Close

    ·      Leadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.

    ·      You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/

    ·      I love hearing from you so consider email me at [email protected] or connecting with me on LinkedIn.

    ·      Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.

    ·      Have a great rest of the week, be present for others and, more importantly, take time to reflect and recover so you can continue to live and lead better.

    ·      Cheers!

     

     

    Link to the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520

     

     

    Frederick’s Links:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/

    LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting

    Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a

    29 min
  • We Are the Ticket with Andrea Bitner

    Guest: Andrea Bitner

     

    Show Title: We Are the Ticket with Andrea Bitner

     

    Power Quote: “Lack of language does not equal lack of intelligence”

     

     

    Description:

    I love doing shows where you, my colleague, can walk away with concrete steps to use in making immediate incremental improvements. The only thing better than those shows are the ones offering a transformative shift in perspective – where you can see an issue or topic from a radically different point of view that changes how you perceive and think. Today you will get both – some practical steps to begin taking and a transformative shift in perspective. Today we are diving into supporting students, and their families,  who are English Learners. 

     

    Guest Bio:

    Andrea Bitner is an educator, author, and speaker.  She lives in Philadelphia, PA. and has worked with students in grades K-12 and from all around the world throughout her twenty-two years in public education.  Her first book, “Take Me Home,” was published by Austin Macauley in July of 2021. "Take Me Home" is the true story of 11 of her former EL students who give a first-hand account of what it's really like to become bilingual in America.  She is also a co-author of Chip Baker’s “The Impact of Influence-Volume 3” and Dr. Rick Jetter’s “100 No-Nonsense Things ALL School Leaders Should STOP Doing.”  She teaches EL’s daily, and travels the country speaking and teaching educators how to teach and reach EL students, and effectively communicate with EL families! 

     

     

    Warmup questions:

    ·      We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?

    ·      Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do?

     

     

    Questions/Topics/Prompts

    What should APs understand?

    What should they know?

    What should they do?

                Students

                Families

                Teachers

     

    Closing questions:

    ·      What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?

    ·      If listeners could take just one thing away from today’s podcast, what would it be?

    ·      Before we go, is there anything else that you’d like to share with our listeners?

    ·      Where can people learn more about you and your work…

     

    Close

    ·      Leadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.

    ·      You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/

    ·      I love hearing from you so consider email me at [email protected] or connecting with me on LinkedIn.

    ·      Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.

    ·      Have a great rest of the week, be present for others and, more importantly, take time to reflect and recover so you can continue to live and lead better.

    ·      Cheers!

     

     

    Andrea’s links:

    www.andreabitnerbooks.com

     


    Frederick’s Links:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/

    LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting

    Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a

    42 min
  • Run to the Complexity with Jason McKenna

    Show Title: Run to the Complexity with Jason McKenna

     

    Power Quote: STEM is a mirror of our world”

     

     

    Description:

    STEM has been around for awhile, but I’ll be honest – I don’t actually know what stem is. It is a process? A product? A package? And who can do STEM? And, as school leaders, how do we know if STEM is worth encouraging and, if it is, how do we support teachers who wade into the STEM arena? I’m so excited to have today’s guest on to help me, and I hope you, answer some of these questions.

     

    Guest Bio:

    Jason McKenna is an experienced educator and author of What STEM Can Do for Your Classroom: Improving Student Problem Solving, Collaboration, and Engagement, Grade K-6. As the Vice President of Global Education Strategy for VEX Robotics, he specializes in curriculum development and global educational strategy, focusing on STEM integration and 21st-century learning. His work involves engaging with educators and policymakers worldwide.

     

    Warmup questions:

    ·      We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?

    ·      Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do?

     

    Questions/Topics/Prompts

    ·      Quick definition of STEM

    ·      How do needs of STEM teachers differ?

    ·      (How can admin put teachers in a position where I can support them?)

    ·      How do we foster a culture where teachers can initiate the conversation about their needs?

    o   Teachers driving their own need

    o   What is admin looking for? 

    ·      How do admin support?

    o   Doing it for awhile

    o   New to it?

     

    Closing questions:

    ·      What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?

    ·      If listeners could take just one thing away from today’s podcast, what would it be?

    ·      Before we go, is there anything else that you’d like to share with our listeners?

    ·      Where can people learn more about you and your work…

     

    Close

    ·      Leadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.

    ·      You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/

    ·      I love hearing from you so consider email me at [email protected] or connecting with me on LinkedIn.

    ·      Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.

    ·      Have a great rest of the week, be present for others and, more importantly, take time to reflect and recover so you can continue to live and lead better.

    ·      Cheers!

      

    Guest links:

    Website: jmckenna.org 

    X (Twitter): McKennaj72

     

    Frederick’s Links:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/

    LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting

    Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a

    45 min
  • CRABS – A Coaching Call with Mitchell Hall

    Description:

    Today’s show is completely different from anything I’ve done in the past. Our guest took my free course on building a positive classroom culture and reached out to share how he used what he learned and to pick my brain about next steps, so what you are going to hear today is a coaching call of sorts. Before we dive into the call, I need to set the context for you by providing an overview of the course. The free course (link in the show notes), serves as….·      Frameworks around using different forms of power to have different kinds of influence on students·      Constructive ways to respond to safety events·      Overview of the elements of good classroom procedure and the process for teaching, rehearsing, and supporting procedures. In the call, we talk about:·      The value of beginning class routine, even in small group pullout class·      How intentionally teaching a procedure for doing group work helps kids work better in groups·      Mitchell is teaching the group process in his pullouts but it is spilling into the regular classrooms – how powerful is that? Imagine…·      You will hear me reference “Reteach, rehearse, and supports” – those are specific concepts I share in the course·      What I model is how an AP can have a discussion with a teacher about creating a better classroom culture, specifically though creating a procedure for group work. Notice how having a common framework, language, and expectations for procedures makes this conversation so much easier and more collaborative!

     

    Guest Bio:

    Mitchell Hall is a certified Gifted and Talented Education Specialist with Garrett County Public Schools in western Maryland.  He has been recognized at the state level for his role as a teacher leader in the field of Gifted and Talented education.  Mitchell is also an aspiring school leader, and recently obtained his school administrator licensure.  He is currently in his 17th year of teaching, and has had a broad range of roles; he's taught history, special education, and gifted and talented, and has served as administrator-in-residence.  In his current position, he teaches in multiple buildings each week to deliver Primary Talent Development and GT lessons in grades pre-k through 5.


    Course link: https://app.heartbeat.chat/theassistantprincipal/invitation?code=JE6E76
     
    Links to examples:
    https://www.frederickbuskey.com/appodcast.html

     

    Frederick’s Links:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/

    LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting

    Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a

    26 min

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