Discomfort is an integral part of growth. We know that, yet it's hard to embrace leaving our comfort zones. We educators encourage our students to do this, and we should model it for them. We need to let them know when we are uneasy, when we try and fail, and how we learn.

If your school culture lacks energy, think about reworking physical spaces to encourage "creative collisions." ow.ly/za3T50MGJq3 ASCD Tom Hoerr #Creativity #Curiosity #Engagement #StudentVoice #TeacherVoice #SchoolVoice

Empathy is always needed, and, yes, especially these days.

Principals can create a school culture in which everyone grows and cares for one another. Make time for collegiality and fun, and don't have a designated parking space for the principal. ascd.org/blogs/developi…

“Our school’s culture is too important to be ignored.” Tom Hoerr ascd.org/blogs/developi…

“When we are conscious about our culture,” writes ASCD author Tom Hoerr, “we work hard to embed practices that create a sense of belonging and advance learning." ascd.org/blogs/developi…

Effective principals are good listeners. The key to a productive post-observation conference is the questions that are asked, not the strategies that are shared.

How did the teacher feel about the lesson? What pleased her, what would he do differently? "What did you learn?" is the best question to ask in a post-observation conference.

Teachers ARE the key to student learning and the quality of a school, so let's not limit how and when we show this! ascd.org/blogs/is-teach…

It's always a treat to talk about education with Mike Fleetham! He's very knowledgeable and a wonderful interviewer.

AI & MI - artificial intelligence and multiple intelligences - what's the relationship? Check out the latest issue of "Intelligence Connections": thomasrhoerr.com/multiple-intel…

Artificial Intelligence and MI? Why not?

Check out Howard Gardner's thoughts on 40 years of multiple intelligences (MI) in this issue of "Intelligence Connections" thomasrhoerr.com/multiple-intel…

Last week UMSL College of Education’s Tom Hoerr presented “Leading With Empathy” to principals at the Middle Georgia RESA. Dr. Hoerr teaches School Culture in our principal prep program. umsl.edu/degrees/master… #Moedchat

I love working with Tom.

School culture usually doesn't have a single author. What are you doing to make your school's culture better for students and staff?

Read the #show notes with the latest #podcast guest Tom Hoerr, #author of Principal as Chief Empathy Officer & The Formative Five: Fostering Grit, Empathy, and Other Success Skills Every Student Needs Dana G, EdD danagoodier.com/episodes-295-3…

Check out this wonderful discussion with UMSL College of Education alum, Pete Paciorek, "How sports can help students build leadership skills." Dr. Pete completed his Ed.D. with a focus on character education. We'll be launching a new character Ed.D. cohort in fall 2025. nordangliaeducation.com/news/2024/07/1…

Teachers, that FIRST DAY is getting closer. Here's a thought about designing your space to engage students in a meaningful way: Decluttering the Teacher-Centric Classroom (ascd.org)

This three minute clip is fascinating. It will make your day - and raise many questions. aeon.co/videos/want-to…