Episode Summary In this episode, I focus on the idea of taking responsibility for your choices and what that really looks like in a classroom setting. It’s not just about being right—it’s about being honest when things don’t go as planned. I walk through this Leadership Kit story and highlight how a simple moment—owning a
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Episode Summary In this episode, I focus on the idea that some of the most important things students learn are the skills that don’t stay in one place. While content matters, there is a deeper layer of learning that carries across classrooms, experiences, and life situations. I walk through key transferable skills like staying calm
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Episode Summary In this episode, I focus on the role curiosity plays in preparing students for the future. While we often talk about skills and knowledge, I believe curiosity is what drives students to keep learning long after the lesson ends. I unpack how curiosity pushes students to go beyond what is required, ask deeper
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Episode Summary In this episode, I reflect on a major career change in my own life and how that experience reshaped my thinking about what careers are supposed to look like. After spending over two decades in one school district, stepping into something new reminded me that change can bring growth in ways we don’t
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Episode Summary In this episode, I reflect on a moment early in my teaching career when everything changed unexpectedly, and how that experience shaped my understanding of adaptability. That moment didn’t come with clarity or a plan—it required adjustment, and that lesson has stayed with me. As I unpack this idea, I focus on the
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Episode Summary In this episode, I take on a phrase we hear often in education—preparing students for jobs that don’t exist yet—and unpack what that really means in practice. While it sounds forward-thinking, it can also feel unclear, because we can’t actually predict what those future careers will look like. As I break this down,
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Episode Summary In this episode, I reflect on the story of the Valley of Dry Bones from Ezekiel and what it reveals about hope in seasons that feel difficult, stuck, or lifeless. This powerful image of something completely dry and broken coming back to life reminds us that what we see is not always the
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Episode Summary In this episode, I focus on the importance of responsibility through the idea of doing what you say you will do. This goes beyond completing tasks—it’s about trust, reliability, and how our actions impact others. I walk through how to use this Leadership Kit story in the classroom by guiding students with reflective
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Episode Summary In this episode, I talk about why collaboration still matters deeply, even in a time when students can work more independently than ever before. Just because students can work alone doesn’t mean they should, especially when some of the most meaningful learning happens through interaction with others. I explain that true collaboration goes
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Episode Summary In this episode, I talk about how creativity is being misunderstood in a world where students can generate polished work quickly. Just because something looks creative doesn’t mean it came from real thinking or original ideas. I explain that creativity is rooted in the process—wrestling with ideas, revising, and making something your own.
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