In this episode, I break down the 5 In/5 Out Process—a simple but powerful strategy every principal should implement before the school year ends. You’ll learn how this method helps eliminate learning gaps, reduces teacher overwhelm, and creates a seamless path for student success. Plus, I’ll share an unexpected benefit: how it can strengthen your school ... Show More
Aug 20
School Year Resolutions
Every August, we make “school year resolutions”—we’re going to give better feedback, protect our time, stop doing so much. But most of those resolutions fall apart by September, not because we’re undisciplined, but because we made them in a vacuum. In this episode, discover why e ... Show More
27m 39s
Aug 13
Summer Rewind: The Secret to an Amazing School Year
The secret to a successful school year is to F.O.C.U.S. - Follow One Course Until Successful. And while that may ring true, HOW do you determine which course to follow? And, how can you stay the course in the midst of so many demands on your time, energy, and attention. We’ll tac ... Show More
24m 40s
Aug 6
What if you're doing the right work but the wrong way?
If you’ve been doing everything they told you to do—giving feedback, supporting teachers, holding people accountable, working on culture—and still not seeing real change in your school, I made this episode for you. I’m breaking down why it feels like you’re doing all the right th ... Show More
33m 13s
Jul 2024
224. Building the Classroom Culture [Getting Ready for BTS]
Continuing our five-part series on Building Effective Classroom Teams, this episode focuses on how you, as a team member, are responsible for establishing and nurturing the classroom culture with both the students and the staff. Your tone, your behavior, and your approach can mak ... Show More
14m 31s
Jul 2024
38. Get Your Time Back With These 7 Teacher Time-saving Tips
Have you ever been sitting around the staffroom table and caught yourself saying, ‘There just isn’t enough time'?
It is no secret that teachers are time-poor.
Today, we are discussing time-saving tips, tricks, and hacks that have worked for us over the years. Some of them ... Show More
19m 24s
May 2022
Episode 25 - Substitute Teaching Tips
In this episode, Kim recaps her own experience working as a substitute teacher, shares her tips for successful subbing, and strategies for how to build relationships early on in the class to support student autonomy, and ultimately, student engagement! Substitute teaching can be ... Show More
24m 20s