The Power of Distractors
Instructional Leadership
How many of your university classes focused on the development of student assessments? In most cases, the answer is none, or one at the most.
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Hiring for Excellence
Executive Leadership, Human Capital, School Culture
“There are only two ways to improve schools; hire better teachers or improve the ones you already have.” I completely agree that we should hire better teachers and improve the ones we already have, but I think we need to go deeper. By deeper I mean I believe we have to improve our own processes.
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TEPSA Presents: Being More Inclusive
School Culture
Join principal (and TEPSA member) Katrina Collins as she shares tips and ideas on ways you can work to make your school more inclusive for families and students.
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Reassignments and Pay Cuts: What’s Allowed?
Legal
You have been the successful principal at Rosebud Elementary for 20 years. This year has been a little bumpy, and in March your supervisor tells you effective immediately you are reassigned to be one of five assistant principals at Cactus Thorn Middle School.
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TEPSA Presents: The Power of Poetry & Words
Instructional Leadership
In this episode of TEPSA Presents, we chat with poet and author Tanner Olson (Written to Speak) about the power of poetry and words. Tanner also shares a great activity you can do with your staff and debuts an exclusive poem!
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The 3 Cs for Growing and Collaborating with Your Assistant Principal
Executive Leadership
Whether you have the advantage of hiring your own assistant principal or you join a team where the assistant principal precedes you, it’s critical to remember the 3 Cs: Connect, Clarify and Commission!
