This spring, our MA Fellows in the School Leadership program will share blog posts about their coursework and learning journey. Interested in becoming part of a future cohort? Connect with us here. By: Heather Sadler When you picture a leader, what comes to mind? Likely, you envision a person who is decisive, passionate, persuasive and confident. Someone with the ability to command attention, influence the masses, and exude authority. Leadership is often seen as the display […]
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Rooted in Resilience: The Freshman Cornerstone Project and Collective Leadership
This spring, our MA Fellows in the School Leadership program will share blog posts about their coursework and learning journey. Interested in becoming part of a future cohort? Connect with us here. By: Sergio Montes De Oca From Learner to Leader At Capistrano Valley Christian Schools’ New Student Orientation, every new student and family hears the phrase, ‘This is your school.’ We believe that student ownership is essential to each individual’s educational journey. Here, the path […]
The Novice Advantage: Lessons from a Middle School Band Room
This spring, our MA Fellows in the School Leadership program will share blog posts about their coursework and learning journey. Interested in becoming part of a future cohort? Connect with us here. By: Leslie Niessner There is no amount of schooling that can quite prepare you for the unrefined sounds that drift down the hall from a middle school band room during the first month of school. Over the years, fellow teachers and front office staff […]
Where did the Joy go?
Students find Joy in Giving vs. Receiving This spring, our MA Fellows in the School Leadership program will share blog posts about their coursework and learning journey. Interested in becoming part of a future cohort? Connect with us here. By: MaKenzie E. Talbert From my earliest school memory, I can honestly say that I felt joy at school, and it’s that joy that carried me into the profession. At the time, I didn’t question my experience; […]
We’re Gonna Try with a Little Help from Our Friends
Since November, we have shared stories of school teams who confronted Adaptive Challenges through the Baylor Center for School Leadership’s (BCSL) Catalytic Improvement Community process. Our previous features highlighted the transformative work at Robinson Elementary, Grace Prep, NorthStar Academy, and Trinity Christian School. Today, we present the work of Ben Dirksen and his team from Pella Christian School in Pella, IA. If you’re facing an adaptive challenge and seeking meaningful change, we invite you to […]