Leadership: A New Year’s Resolution for Every Teacher and Administrator

We worry a lot in our profession every day about the things that don’t matter the most. We seek guidance from SHAPE America on the “HOW” of what we do — assessment, lesson plans, curriculum — and rightfully so.

However, without a deep sense of “WHY” your classroom won’t come to life for students the way it should.

Relationships: The Foundation of Our Work

When I was a new administrator, I used to sit in meetings alongside other subject area supervisors and principals. We would talk monthly about test scores, the achievement gap, struggling students and, above all, data.

I remained silent in these meetings and wondered to myself, “What am I doing here? This has nothing to do with me.” I realized early on, I needed to raise my hand and speak up.