Month: October 2018

I Wish They Cared About Me

October 14, 2018 Education Leadership
I got to spend some time with an incredible group of young people Friday afternoon. Because I am interning for our superintendent this fall, I was able to attend the first meeting of this year’s “Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council.” Our superintendent has assembled a representative group of 30 high school…

Is Culture More Important Than Winning?

October 7, 2018 Coaching Education Leadership Life
A couple weeks ago, Joe Ferraro asked this question on Episode 59 of the “One Percent Better Podcast.” Is culture more important than winning? The answer that Joe gave was simple, “One hundred percent yes.” Joe then went on to add a few thoughts about why he believes this. I absolutely…

Engage vs Empower

October 2, 2018 Education
This is a bonus blog this week! I am currently working through a book study with a team of administrators in my district, and this month we were asked to share our takeaways via social media. I could not think of a better way to share my takeaways than right…