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Nov 14
Protected: Mentorship in schools builds a culture of collaboration and shared leadership July 22/24
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Jul 20
Protected: Shared Leadership in Schools for Equitable Outcomes July 15/24
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Jul 20
Protected: Compassionate Leadership in Schools, what’s that about? July 6/24
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Jul 20
From Conflict to Connection: Reflections on a Vice-Principal’s Guide to Conversations June 24/24
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 …
Jul 20
Shifting Mindsets for New Principals June 20/24
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 …
Jul 20
From Cribbage to Classrooms: Engaging Students to Attend School
“Fifteen for two and a pair is four points!” Student attendance and crib? In this episode, our guest is Dallis Novelli , teacher and Education Officer, Literacy from Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) . She talks about how integrating unique activities, like cribbage, into the curriculum can significantly boost student engagement and attendance. Strategies …
Jul 20
Leading with Humility: insights for new school principals that comes from lived experience. June 10/24
As a new Principal or Vice-Principal, discover why observing and understanding your team is key to making impactful changes. Gain valuable advice on the importance of humility and reflective practice in school administration from Laurie Bachewich, Principal of Erickson Elementary and Erickson Collegiate in Erickson, Manitoba. Learn about the power of observation, humility, and effective …
Jun 05
Building Tomorrow’s School Leaders Today: a Principal’s Heartfelt Guide to Mentorship and Shared Leadership June 5/24
“Find a mentor” is the advice for new principals from Tracy Van Stone, Principal of Ecole Arthur Meighan School in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba. The podcast includes invaluable insights on finding the right mentor, the importance of shared leadership, and her personal experiences in navigating the challenges of being a principal. Tracy offers practical advice …
Jun 05
Courageous Leadership in Principalling: navigating the complexity of school systems Parts 1 & 2 June 3 & 4/24
Principals face internal struggles, question their impact and often wrestle with relationships. In this podcast we talk with Rhonda Roos , author of The Deliberate and Courageous Principal: Ten Leadership Actions and Skills to Create High-Achieving Schools . With Rhonda, we explore the intricate web of challenges and triumphs in educational leadership. As Rhonda recounts …
Jun 05
What’s the school data to share in order to help the village raise a child who attends school? May 30/24
Student attendance is not solely a school issue—it’s a community-wide concern that calls for robust partnerships between schools, community agencies, and First Nations communities. Our podcast this week is a conversation with Lucia Reece, Director of the Algoma District School Board in Northern Ontario. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted disparities in student engagement, with some thriving …