Tag: Leadership

  • 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…

  • Celebrating Positivity: July

    July provides opportunities to celebrate diversity, honor history, and inspire learning through Disability Pride Month, heritage months, significant events, and influential figures’ birthdays in education.

  • Celebrating Positivity: June

    In June, celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month, National Indigenous History Month, famous birthdays, and positive historical events to create a dynamic classroom environment.

  • Monthly Mindfulness: Colin Powell

    In February, educators focus on mid-year resets and student success, using Colin Powell’s 13 Leadership Principles. A four-part series will be released monthly until May.

  • Monthly Mindfulness: Jonathan Haidt

    Cultivating Happiness and Well-being in Our Schools: Lessons from “The Happiness Hypothesis” In the world of education, leaders play a pivotal role in shaping school culture and staff well-being. But how can we, as leaders, prioritize our own happiness and that of our teams? Psychologist Jonathan Haidt offers valuable insights in his book, The Happiness…

  • Celebrating Positivity: September

    In September, embrace Hispanic Heritage Month, promote literacy, honor International Day of Peace, celebrate famous birthdays, and highlight positive historical events to empower students.