Jimmy Casas is an experienced, passionate, honest educator focused on making a difference in the culture of classrooms and schools. After spending over 25 years as an administrator, he is now focused on coaching others. The culture of a school starts with every individual working towards a similar set of values and goals. The way he addresses individuals showcases why … Read More
S3:E5: Interviewing Dr. Courtney Orzel (@drorzel) |Wisdom & Productivity| #TeachBetter
Today I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Courtney Orzel, a luminary. My favorite quote of the evening was: “Don’t let anyone #define your path for you” -@drorzel Listen to “S3:E5: Interviewing Dr. Courtney Orzel (@drorzel) |Wisdom & Productivity| #TeachBetter” by Wisdom and Productivity: The Podcast of An Imperfect Educator. ⚓ https://anchor.fm/emartinezedd/episodes/S3E5-Interviewing-Dr–Courtney-Orzel-drorzel-Wisdom–Productivity-TeachBetter-e1hlvnv http://tinyurl.com/WandPSpotify http://tinyurl.com/WandPApple <h1>MORE EPISODES</h1>
Episode 14: The Learning Curve with Dr. Jared Smith
Superintendent and author Dr. Jared Smith sits down with Darrin this week to talk about telling the district’s story. Jared also shares tips on transparency, helping others grow, and his book “Learning Curve”. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES
How Mindfulness Can Make You A Better School Administrator
TL;DR: Being an administrator is hard. Mindfulness takes time but provides significant benefits. A school leader’s day may begin with a 5:30 am alarm. Bus duty and car rider duty are usually in full swing by 7:30 am, earlier in some schools. Before the first bell rings, a principal may have an email from the central office, a phone call … Read More
Valuing Your Staff
TL;DR: Teachers need to feel valued and appreciated to thrive. Administrators should find ways to connect with their staff and make them feel valued. Teachers need to the opportunity to be heard and understood. This year when many educators are evaluating whether or not they want to stay in education, the bottom line is that leaders need to place more … Read More