by Jill Anderson This past school year working with school leaders and educators from Texas and around the globe has been encouraging and inspiring to our team as we hear your incredible stories. Our blog, Baylor Center for School Leadership (BCSL) Insights, is a window into the world of our expert educators who authored most of the articles published. To encourage you as you enjoy summer and think about the school year ahead, we wanted […]
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The Responsibility of Being Responsive
By Kimberly Poe We are in a day and age where division and negativity seem to be at an all-time high. As Christians and educators, we are called to interrupt anything that is not like Christ. I am reminded of Romans 12:16 that tells us to “live in harmony with one another.” To live in harmony with one another, we must seek to see others the way Christ sees them. As educators, we work with […]
Feedback that Sparks Joy
By Mary Kate Springmann and Mirella Marlar Building relationships and fostering connections with others is at the heart of coaching, this shared understanding brought us together last summer at Baylor University. When we started the program we initially bonded over our love of coffee and naps; however, we quickly realized we shared much more than that. Our passion for being lifelong learners and our role as instructional coaches connected us. Over the course of our […]
Mayday! or May Day? Finding Purpose and Beauty in the Final Weeks of the School Year
by Mark Hobbs As April turns into May, educators often find themselves contemplating how to navigate the remaining weeks of the school year with a sense of optimism and energy. The term “Mayday,” as defined by Merriam-Webster, serves as an internationally recognized radio word to signal distress, mostly by aircraft and boats. While most of us are happily only familiar with it through TV and fiction, stepping into a 7th grade classroom in May might […]
Lightening the Load: The Power of Christ-Centered Relationships in Leadership
by Sahira Kodra In my blog post last year, Heavy is the Head that Wears the Crown, I reflected on my journey of growth and change. One significant development has been stepping into the role of Program Coordinator for the Baylor Center for School Leadership (BCSL). Since then, my perspective has only been reinforced: having Christ-centered relationships makes the burdens lighter and the work more fulfilling. Last year, I admitted I couldn’t provide a simple […]