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The practice of shared leadership is gaining traction in schools. Kimberley Miles, Principal of East Gresham School in Oregan is our guest this week and she promotes the distribution of leadership roles and decision-making processes among teachers, staff, and students. This inclusive approach leads to more democratic decision-making, greater community buy-in, and the cultivation of …
In a world of increasing educational complexity, there is power in compassionate leadership according to our podcast guest this week, Caroline Picard, retired assistant superintendent of the Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique, the French school board of British Columbia. Caroline talks about how scheduled, mindful conversations with principals helped to reshape school environments and …
What Does It Mean to Be Human? It’s an important question raised by our guest ’s anti-racism work in middle school .Michaela Mistal ,Vice Principal, Centre Mountain Lellum Middle School in Langford, British Columbia SD62 is our guest this episode.Michaela shares her philosophy on handling conflicts and fostering a culture of mutual understanding and growth. “Let’s dive …
Transitioning from classroom teaching to school administration demands a significant shift in mindset. Jason Wiks, Principal of Guthrie School, Sturgeon School Division in Alberta, advises new principals and vice-principals to embrace the unpredictable nature of school management by prioritizing students first, parents second, teachers third, and administrative tasks last. Embracing this variability and focusing on …