Tag: educational leadership

  • Ted Lasso and the Power of Literary Connections

    What does Ted Lasso teach us about reading? More than you’d think. The show’s careful attention to matching the right book to the right reader at the right moment offers a framework for thinking intentionally about classroom culture and student growth.

  • The Heart of Leadership: Valuing Others Above Self

    Today’s conversation with my freshmen about altruistic and culturally competent leadership reminded me why I love teaching government and civics. When we stripped away all the complexity, the students kept circling back to something fundamental: real leaders care about other people more than themselves. This isn’t the leadership we see valorized in movies or celebrated…