Episodes

  • Leading an Ethical School with Dr. Nason Lollar

    Leading an Ethical School with Dr. Nason Lollar
    Jan 7 2025
    #234: Leading an Ethical School with Dr. Nason Lollar Description:Today’s guest has developed a framework and language around professional conduct, which he defines as “my contribution to our culture of learning.” Cool. And what else is cool, is that you will hear, in slightly different terms, some of my core talking points around supporting and growing teachers, being present and listening, and, of course, working in quadrant 2 by managing your priorities, not your time. Guest Bio:Having served twenty-four years in the field of education, Dr. Nason Lollar has leveraged those experiences into his first book, The Five Principles of Educator Professionalism. Nason began his career in the classroom, serving as a high school math and social studies teacher and as a baseball coach for fourteen years. He then transitioned to administration, serving as a high school assistant principal for nine years. He currently serves as a principal of the Madison Career & Technical Center in Madison County, Mississippi. His journey as a student of Educational Leadership began with graduate work at Mississippi College, and culminated with a Doctorate of Education from William Carey University in 2018. In 2023, Nason was honored by the Mississippi Association of Secondary School Principals as state Assistant Principal of the Year. 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/PromptsBrief overview and discussion around each principleo Teaching and learning always come first.o Remain vigilant to safety concerns.o Understand the power of communication.o Seek balance.o Take ownership of your morale. Discussion on how administrators help teachers follow the principles 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… Sponsorship:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast… Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn’t stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It’s no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started. 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. If you have comments or questions, or are interested in having me speak at your school or conference, email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.· If you are tired of spending time putting out fires and would rather invest time supporting and growing teachers, consider reading my book, A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose. The book is 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.· Remember the secret to good leadership:o Be intentional in choosing how you will show up for otherso Be fully presento Ask reflective questionso And then just listeno Don’t overcomplicate it, the value is in the listening.· Have a great rest of the week!· Cheers! Guest links:https://nasonlollar.wordpress.com/ On X: @nasonlollar Frederick’s Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsultingDaily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3aThe Strategic Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520
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    52 mins
  • Greatest Episode of All Time: Imposter Syndrome

    Greatest Episode of All Time: Imposter Syndrome
    Dec 30 2024

    #233: Imposter Syndrome (Greatest Episode of All Time)

    There is a very brief intro to this, my favorite episode of all time!

    Originally released in May, 2023…

    Let’s face it, you aren’t cut out for this job. You are in over your head, and soon everyone will discover it! What were you even thinking? You can’t help your teachers grow. You should never have done this, and you will certainly never make it to the next level.

    Ouch – such terrible thoughts! There is a diagnosis for this kind of negative thinking and it is called imposter syndrome – the feeling that, despite everything you have achieved, you are somehow not fit to do the job you are doing.

    If you, like me, are one of those afflicted souls, stay tuned. We are going to turn imposter syndrome on its head! If you have never suffered from imposter syndrome, you need to listen to this episode because many of your colleagues do suffer from it.

    Sponsorship:

    I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…

    Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12.

    IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions.

    And IXL doesn’t stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more.

    It’s no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started.

    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. If you have comments or questions, or are interested in having me speak at your school or conference, email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.

    · If you are tired of spending time putting out fires and would rather invest time supporting and growing teachers, consider reading my book, A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose. The book is 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.

    · Remember the secret to good leadership:

    o Be intentional in choosing how you will show up for others

    o Be fully present

    o Ask reflective questions

    o And then just listen

    o Don’t overcomplicate it, the value is in the listening.

    · Have a great rest of the week!

    · Cheers!

    Guest links:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tequilalamar/

    Frederick’s Links:

    Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.com

    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
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    42 mins
  • 2024’s BEST Podcast!

    2024’s BEST Podcast!
    Dec 22 2024
    #232: 2024’s BEST Podcast! Power Quote: “Every kid has a story” Jamie’s Student Debrief Protocol:1. Are you okay?2. What was the trigger?3. How did the behavior impact others?4. What could you have done differently? Description:This is a replay of my favorite interview form 2024, PLUS a few new minutes at the beginning with more wisdom from Jamie Brown. Guest Bio:Jamie is a champion of Student Leadership and Character Education. His passion for promoting student-driven leadership led to the development of the 1st District-Wide PEER Leadership program in NJ Public School education. Jamie earned a National Promising Practice from Character.org for ACCEPT University, a three-tiered Character Education assembly series promoting inclusion, acceptance, empathy and citizenship in schools. Jamie’s career includes working at a State and National School and District of Character, where he earned Teacher of the Year. He has served as both a building and District-Level Administrator, collaborating with the New Jersey Department of Education. Jamie is a proud author for Road Awesome Publishing & Assistant Principal at Bluffton High School, SC. Questions/Topics/Prompts· In moving from a “traditional” approach to discipline to a more restorative approach, how has that impacted students, teachers, and you?· You have a wonderful protocol for having a conversation with a student who is “in trouble.” Could you take us through the basics and explain your rationale behind each step?· I think teachers could also use this protocol. How might you adapt it for them and how would you teach them how to use 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… I’ll include the student interview questions in the show notes. Copy, print, and try them out. If you try nothing else, begin your next discipline conversation by asking, “Are you okay?” Sponsorship:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast… Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn’t stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It’s no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started. 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. If you have comments or questions, or are interested in having me speak at your school or conference, email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.· If you are tired of spending time putting out fires and would rather invest time supporting and growing teachers, consider reading my book, A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose. The book is 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.· Remember the secret to good leadership:o Be intentional in choosing how you will show up for otherso Be fully presento Ask reflective questionso And then just listeno Don’t overcomplicate it, the value is in the listening.· Have a great rest of the week!· Cheers! Guest links:www.JamieBrownLeadership.comLinkedIn, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube: (@JamieBrownLeadership) Twitter: @leadership_jb Frederick’s Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsultingDaily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3aThe Strategic Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • A School Leader’s Guide to Building Culture

    A School Leader’s Guide to Building Culture
    Dec 17 2024
    A School Leader’s Guide to Building Culture Show Description:“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” -Peter Drucker, Author “Culture is like the wind. It is invisible; yet its effect can be seen and felt.” -Bryan Walker, Partner and Managing Director, Ideo “Corporate culture is really hard to define; it’s the side effects of working for your organization.” -Jacob Morgan, Author, The Future of Work How can you build a great culture if we can’t see or define it? It requires hard work, but it is not as complicated as it seems. Today, I will demystify organizational culture by helping you define it, understand the components, and learn the process for improving it. If you are a regular listener, and/or read my daily email, and/or have read my book, A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose, then you will hear several of my most common themes and ideas woven together in a way that I have not really articulated previously. The Big Idea How do we build a better culture?· Why is culture important?o Easier to do great work in a great cultureo Culture is the rising tide that lifts all boatso Recruitment, development, and retention· What is culture?o A reflection of the degree of alignment within an organization; a sum of the inner forceso The six dimensions of organizations· MVP path to growing your culture: Align the purpose, structures, and resources to make it easier for people to do the work AND help people develop the knowledge, skills, dispositions, and health they need to be good at what they do.· What do we mean by alignment?o Clarity and consistency of purpose, driven by the peopleo Structures make focusing on core work easier§ Teacher lesson plan example§ ILT example§ Flow of information (district example)o Resources are invested in the core work, distractions are eliminated, attention is protectedo People receive training in the areas they need (KSDH)· How do we get there?o Relationships (four phases)§ Learn: Purpose, aspirations, strengths, barriers, pain points§ Support· Align to decrease barriers and ease pain points§ Empower· Provide opportunities to use strengths· Empower decision-making· Help them identify and focus on their growth goals· Trust them§ Grow· They lead· We support· KSDH· What we get:o People know why they do what they doo Policies, rules, schedules, make it easier to do the work and o Most time and attention is focused on the most meaningful worko People consistently get better at their craft and experience successo People feel valued and trusted Sponsorship:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast… Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn’t stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It’s no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started. 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. If you have comments or questions, or are interested in having me speak at your school or conference, email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.· If you are tired of spending time putting out fires and would rather invest time supporting and growing teachers, consider reading my book, A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose. The book is 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.· Remember the secret to good leadership:o Be intentional in choosing how you will show up for otherso Be fully presento Ask reflective questionso And then just listeno Don’t overcomplicate it, the value is in the listening.· Have a great rest of the week!· Cheers! Frederick’s Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/...
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    30 mins
  • Email Sucks!

    Email Sucks!
    Dec 10 2024
    #330: Email Sucks Show Description:Last week, Darrin Peppard and I went over some of our favorite time hacks. Towards the end of the show, we talked about email. Today, I’m devoting a whole show to email. I’ll share some tips and tricks, but how we manage email is as much about our mindset as it is the clock. As we get going, I want you to seriously play with an idea: what if email went away? What would your leadership and life be like? Celebrations:Recognizing the fragility and impermanence of this life The Big IdeaMy history with email:· 1988: no such thing· 1993: first “real” computer in my room· 1999: Few emails each day as district EC Coordinator· 2006: PC for online program· 2018: HE exit leads to lack of email· 2025: the slow creep Take what you want from today’s show…· Be serious in playing with the ideas· Consider what is realistic· Push the boundary What if the principal did not respond to email? Priority management versus time management: 1. Turn off alerts; email is not an instant communication tool! If email is being used for time-sensitive communications, then it is being misused. 2. Don’t respond to “urgent” emails via email. Pick up the phone. At the end of the call, tell the person to call you next time it is urgent.3. Teach and condition others regarding reasonable response times.4. Do not answer email outside of business hours! If you need to work on email at off times, use an autoresponder to send out replies during working hours. This is critical for conditioning and teaching people to use email wisely.5. Don’t look at email after work hours. If you must, then adhere to the following:a. Only specific timesb. Only when you are in a specific location (like a desk, not your couch)c. Only from certain people6. Stop caring about your inbox. Everyone gets too much email. Many people just don’t respond to 90% of what they get and they don’t care anymore. You can join them.7. Post in a prominent area where you do your email, a note that says “If I spent 10 minutes less on email each day, I would invest that time doing…” and fill in the blank. Read it every day, multiple times. Was going to call this show “Email Time Hacks” but… Summarizing (The big takeaway)Email isn’t as important as you think it is. Sponsorship:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast… Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn’t stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It’s no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started. 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. If you have comments or questions, or are interested in having me speak at your school or conference, email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.· If you are tired of spending time putting out fires and would rather invest time supporting and growing teachers, consider reading my book, A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose. The book is 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.· Remember the secret to good leadership:o Be intentional in choosing how you will show up for otherso Be fully presento Ask reflective questionso And then just listeno Don’t overcomplicate it, the value is in the listening.· Have a great rest of the week!· Cheers! Frederick’s Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsultingDaily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3aThe Strategic Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520 Email tips: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/email.html
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    28 mins
  • 10 Awesome Time Hacks with Dr. Darrin Peppard

    10 Awesome Time Hacks with Dr. Darrin Peppard
    Dec 3 2024
    #229 Outline and Show Notes Show Title: 10 Awesome Time Hacks with Darrin Peppard Power Quote: Description:Time. The most limited resource (along with attention). Many leaders feel if they can better manage their time, they can become better leaders. Yes… and no. The big secret to time management isn’t actually about time. In today’s episode, my good friend Darrin Peppard and I discuss about 10 different tips for managing your time. We lead with the previously mentioned “big secret” so you don’t need to wait long for that. Also, near the end of this episode, Darrin is going to share a couple of complimentary resources that I think you are going to want to have. Okay, let’s go! Guest Bio:Dr. Darrin Peppard is a dynamic keynote speaker, leadership expert, and consultant with a passion for transforming organizational culture and developing the next generation of leaders. As a former high school principal turned leadership coach, Darrin draws from nearly 30 years of experience in education to inspire leaders to embrace clarity, purpose, and joy in their work. He is the best-selling author of Road to Awesome and hosts the popular Leaning Into Leadership podcast, where he shares actionable insights on leadership, team development, and creating thriving, purpose-driven cultures. With his engaging and authentic approach, Darrin helps organizations reimagine their culture, cultivate strong leadership, and foster environments where people and teams can truly excel. Note: Darrin appeared previously on Ep 139, July 4, 2023 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· Our favorite time hacks:· Fredericko Manage your priorities before managing your time§ Every yes is a no to something else§ Priority list versus to-do list§ Time block your calendar§ Three essential priorities (safety, legal, grow people)§ The only way to create a great school is to grow your teachers (priorities)o Be fully present§ Allows you to be proactive§ Builds relationships§ Improves cultureo End the day right§ Reflect on today (celebrate)§ Plan for tomorrowo Begin the day right§ Move§ Ground§ Set an intentiono Develop your SOPs to offload/improve common tasks (especially discipline)o Email:§ Archive (don’t file) your email§ Block time to check (attention cost) 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… Sponsorship:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast… Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn’t stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It’s no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started. 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. If you have comments or questions, or are interested in having me speak at your school or conference, email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.· If you are tired of spending time putting out fires and would rather invest time supporting and growing teachers, consider reading my book, A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose. The book is 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.· Remember the secret to good leadership:o Be intentional in choosing how you will show up for otherso Be fully presento Ask reflective questionso And then just listeno Don’t overcomplicate it, the value is in the listening.· Have a great rest of the week!· Cheers...
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    53 mins
  • The Blueprint with Todd Bloomer

    The Blueprint with Todd Bloomer
    Nov 26 2024
    228: The Blueprint with Todd Bloomer Power Quote: The further you are from classrooms… the easier it is to become jaded. Description:If I said I knew a principal who was in classrooms all day Monday, would you believe me? I hope so, because you are about to know him too. Guest Bio:Todd Bloomer was born & raised in New York, He got to Texas as fast as he could. This is his 29th year in education and he has served as a building principal of a middle and a high school. Todd is Passionate about student voice, hiring, & advocacy at the state level. He has a wonderful wife and five incredible children. 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· An underappreciated cornerstone of administrative success is systems.· What are the various systems that assistant principals should pay close attention to?· How can APs reflect on their systems – as they now exist – and leverage the reflection into improving their systems?· You’ve developed a blue print for school administrators. As they head towards winter break, what elements of the blueprint should APs be thinking a lot about?· For leaders who want the blueprint, how can they best use your book for continued growth and success? 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… Sponsorship:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast… Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn’t stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It’s no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started. 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. If you have comments or questions, or are interested in having me speak at your school or conference, email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.· If you are tired of spending time putting out fires and would rather invest time supporting and growing teachers, consider reading my book, A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose. The book is 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.· Remember the secret to good leadership:o Be intentional in choosing how you will show up for otherso Be fully presento Ask reflective questionso And then just listeno Don’t overcomplicate it, the value is in the listening.· Have a great rest of the week!· Cheers! Guest links:https://toddmbloomer.com/@bloomer_sa (X)@toddbloomer (link)The Blueprint on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Blueprint-Survive-Thrive-School-Administrator/dp/B0DCJLG7LS Frederick’s Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsultingDaily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3aThe Strategic Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520
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    50 mins
  • Should We Give Teachers Matches? With Alex Auriemma

    Should We Give Teachers Matches? With Alex Auriemma
    Nov 19 2024
    Should We Give Teachers Matches? With Alex Auriemma Description:Back in September I released episode 218 titled “Teacher Evaluation is Broken.” Before I recorded that episode I had been thinking about the topic, and today’s guest and I actually recorded the conversation you are about to listen to prior to me recording number 218. I’m not sure why I decided to hold onto this episode so long, but it is time for it to see daylight. This episode is a discussion, not an interview. I hope you will feel like you are a part of this discussion. Hearing to leaders tear into the teacher evaluation and teacher growth processes should be healthy for you. By the end of the discussion, my hope is you have increased clarity on how you support and grow your teachers. Guest Bio:Alexandra Auriemma is a New York based educator and leader with over 10 years of experience working in the NYC public school system. Formerly an English Language Arts teacher, Department Chair, and Instructional Coach, she now works as a Co-Principal at 6-12 school in Queens. In addition to her service to New York City, she also has written and implemented curriculum for a private tutoring company in Shanghai, China. She is passionate about curriculum and instruction, empowering educators within their classroom domain, and investing capital in human relationships. 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· In our pre-conversation, we each came at the issue of teacher growth from opposite sides. You took the role of the AP who just wants to help her teachers get better. I took the role of the teacher who is resistant.· Let’s each share our own starting point, the assumptions we made about why we were there, and about the other person.· Before we begin working towards the middle, let’s define where it is and why it is important. What does the middle look and sound like?· What are the barriers for each of us in getting to the middle space?· What do I, as the teacher, need to know and be able to do to get to the middle?· What do you as the leader need to know and be able to do?· What processes and frameworks can help us continue this journey? 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… Sponsorship:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast… Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn’t stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It’s no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started. 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 frederick@frederickbuskey.com 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: LinkedIn: Alexandra Loredo Auriemma Email: Alexl.Auriemma@gmail.com Frederick’s Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsultingDaily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3aThe Strategic Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520
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