Resources for Montessori Leaders
Please join us for this informative session with Shawn Edwards to gain a deeper understanding of how our reactions to stress can set the tone and culture of our schools.
This presentation will look at:
- Common ways that different people react under stress
- How to identify how you react to stress and what this invites from the people around you
- The needs underlying certain adult behaviors and how to respond in a supportive manner
- How to identify and minimize drama in your school
- Suggestions for using these insights to improve staff meetings
- How to empower your staff to elevate the culture of your school
Montessori Leadership Group
Connect with Montessori school leaders who are dealing with exactly the same things you are.
Leadership Workshops
Get some in-depth training on different aspects of school administration.
Filtering Out Hiring Bias
I am dripping with bias. So are you. From affinity bias to confirmation bias, we are all prone to filtering our decisions through the lens of our personal biases. It is normal…and it is not okay in a hiring process. In the United States, hiring bias is significant. The rates of several measures of hiring […]
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What to do About Burned Out Teachers
Burned out teachers are an unfortunate reality. Last week we discussed four common signs of teacher burnout. This week we are focusing on what to do when we have a teacher showing signs of burnout. I know a lot of leaders who put their heads in the sand when a teacher shows signs of burnout. […]
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Four Common Signs of Teacher Burnout
The start of the school year is always so exciting. Classrooms are refreshed and beautiful. New ideas and plans are on the forefront. The children are as inspiring and delightful as ever. Teachers seem ready to dive in and make their magic happen. Then, sometime in October or November, some teachers hit a wall. I […]
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Simple Ways to Reduce Teacher Turnover at Your School
“Susan just quit.” The news is delivered to me swiftly, and immediately a hot ball of stress forms in my stomach. This is going to be a pain to deal with. We have to replace her and we can’t just replace her with anyone, we have to replace her with someone who meets our expectations […]
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HR Practices that Prevent Liability
Leadership is all about relationships. When we work with others towards a common goal, there are bound to be complexities. On top of the natural challenges that exist in human relationships, leaders must also consider the potential liabilities inherent in their actions and policies. There is SO much to consider! That is why I am […]
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3 Strategies for Hiring Right the First Time
Everyone knows that making smart hires is one of the best strategies for ensuring that your school is a successful learning community that is attractive to the families in the area. We know that a terrific team member will make everyone’s experiences so much more positive. We also know that a bad hire can be a […]
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Stop Wasting Your Time & Start Hiring SMART
When I first became a leader at a Montessori school I was immediately tasked with the job of hiring new teachers. It was a large school with seventeen classrooms and over fifty employees working in the building each day. It was also a school in crisis and employee turnover could officially be classified as “bananas”. […]
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