Episode 20: 5 Keys to Success with Nick Edwards

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

Elementary Principal Nick Edwards joins the show and shares his unique story to becoming the principal, his connection to NCAA tournament darling St. Peter’s University, along with his 5 keys to success as a building administrator. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES

Small Conversations, Big Impact

Tim StephensonBlog, Connect Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Listen closely to small conversations you have with others. Open yourself up to listen to learn. What may appear to be insignificant conversations can turn out to be golden nuggets of information. As stated in previous blogs, I teach astronomy. Now, what was one of my first teaching moments related to space? Back in the 90s, I was teaching … Read More

Listening Matters

Teach Better TeamBlog, Connect Better, Lead Better

TL;DR: Sometimes all we need is someone who will listen to us. As an instructional coach, listening matters—it is essential for building relationships. Coaches should share ideas, but ultimately, the teacher needs ownership in developing an idea and implementing it. In the last coaching blog, we discussed the importance of relationships.  Relationships are the foundation for strong and effective instructional … Read More