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Dr. Tracey A. Benson: Exploring Race, Racism, and Unconscious Bias in Schools
Dr. Tracey A. Benson is an assistant professor of educational leadership at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and a former public school teacher, middle school assistant principal, and high school principal. Show Highlights Journey on a racial awakening...
April 2020 Results
Each month I post my dashboard results. I do this for myself first because these metrics are important and by making a post, it holds me accountable to do the work. But I also do it in public to teach and inspire you to do the same. So how did I do in April? Coaching...
Let it burn
An easy way to reduce the number of hours you work in a day: collect your fires and extinguish them at once. I’ve learned this about so-called “emergencies.” Most are not and if you let those fires burn, they extinguish themselves. Then there are fires that won’t go...
What do you want to hold onto?
I’ve completed two marathons. They were challenging experiences. Finishing a marathon is an accomplishment and one of the gifts you receive at the end is this: I felt like I can do anything I put my mind to. I felt that way after a week, months, and even a few...
You are amazing
That's the punchline. Thank you for stepping up during this crisis and leading with compassion, understanding, and courage. You inspire me. I hope you have a great day. (Maybe a colleague needs this message? Feel free to forward it on. Better yet, what would a message...
Justin Mewborn: Help Teachers Level up with Reflective Questions
Justin started teaching in 2004 at a brand new school in Forsyth County Ga. Over his 12 years of teaching, he had the opportunity to teach each grade level of Science, lead the creation of an enrichment curriculum and class, and serve in various teacher leadership...
A note on empathy
Some teachers are struggling with their students right now. Some take it personally that work is not being turned in, students are not showing up to video classes, and engagement is low. Here is an idea for your next staff meeting to discuss … What was your home life...
Teacher Appreciation During a Pandemic
COVID-19 has turned the world upside down and many leaders are wondering what to do for teacher appreciation week this May 4-8, 2020. The usual stuff won’t work (like snack carts) so what can we do to spread some love and show appreciation? There are still plenty of...
A crisis too good to waste
The Black Death wiped out hundreds of millions of people. “And yet, despite the horror it caused, the plague turned out to be a catalyst for social and economic change that was so profound that far from marking the death of Europe, it served as it’s...
