Engaging ALL learners!

Engaging ALL learners!

What I love about this blog post from Diana Minor is the clarity of best practices for creating a culture of equitable practices in her classroom! Minor mentions that equitable learning experiences mean, “the implementation of classroom practices that include building...
The Intersection between Instruction and Equity

The Intersection between Instruction and Equity

Get ready to listen to this season’s leadership series chat on:  “The Intersection between Instruction and Equity” by Dr. Keneisha Alford With an emphasis happening on instructional outcomes including (grade level curriculum, strategic supports, and equitable...
Equity is more than just a word…

Equity is more than just a word…

When I became a mom, my views as an educator changed in so many ways! I began to think about “equity” differently before I was exposed to the research, Equity is more than just a word!  What does this mean to me? One perspective that unfolds is the removal of any...
Leadership books to take note of…

Leadership books to take note of…

What does it take to help school principals effectively build the capacity of leadership teams? Here are a few of my favorite books! The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lenocini is my favorite because it is a leadership fable that brings to light three virtues in people...
Tools for High Quality Math Instruction

Tools for High Quality Math Instruction

Does your school or district have a vision of what high quality math instruction “looks like” and “sounds like”?  Oftentimes, I have the opportunity to observe math instruction across several grade bands. My vision for the quality of math instruction should...
Instructional Plans

Instructional Plans

The purpose of lesson plans is simply to serve as an instructional guide to deliver high quality instruction for students. To help teachers make informed decisions about how to adapt instruction for students. Leaders intentionality to ensure lesson structures are...
Two New Books on My Shelf

Two New Books on My Shelf

Leverage Leadership 2.0: How to Build Exceptional Schools Across Your District by Paul Bambrick-Santoyo  A Principal Manager’s Guide to Leverage Leadership offers a step-by-step guide to coaching principals to the highest levels of achievement, and it is rooted...
The Heart of a Leader

The Heart of a Leader

Servant leadership is a leadership philosophy in which the goal of the leader is to serve. This leadership style is showing care and concern for those you serve through your actions. I believe that a servant leader continues to grow and develop throughout their...