Sometimes doing what’s right means being the villain in someone else’s story.

In this After Hours episode, Courtney and Shannon talk about the very thin line between heroes and villains, especially when you're making hard decisions, setting boundaries, leading others, or having conversations people don't want to hear. They share personal stories about people pleasing, competition, leadership, self-reflection, and learning to stay focused on your purpose even when other people don't agree with you.

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome to After Hours
00:43 The difference between a hero and a villain
03:41 When you're the villain in someone else's story
07:05 Being okay with hard decisions
09:37 Competition, comparison & staying focused on your why
12:57 Why leaders have to have hard conversations
16:58 The importance of self-reflection

#Leadership #TeacherLife #SchoolLeadership #SelfReflection #Edu2020

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PLCs and teacher collaboration should help teachers solve problems, plan instruction, and improve student learning. But when meetings aren't connected to an actual need, they can quickly feel like one more thing on a teacher's plate.

In this episode, Courtney and Shannon break down common PLC mistakes and share how leaders can make collaborative planning more purposeful. They discuss differentiating support for teachers, using student work effectively, introducing new strategies without overwhelming teachers, and structuring collaboration so teachers actually leave with something they can use.

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome to the Edu20/20 Podcast
01:45 What makes collaborative planning effective?
02:41 When PLCs waste teachers' time
06:21 Using student work effectively
11:07 How to introduce new strategies
14:09 How to structure better PLCs

#PLCs #CollaborativePlanning #InstructionalCoaching #SchoolLeadership #TeacherSupport

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The school year is officially in full swing, the honeymoon is over, and educator burnout can start creeping in fast.

In this After Hours episode, Courtney and Shannon get surprisingly serious about practical ways to manage teacher burnout. They talk about shifting your perspective, figuring out what's actually making you feel overwhelmed, getting comfortable saying no, and building simple systems that make your day easier.

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome back to After Hours
01:14 How do you avoid teacher burnout?
02:21 You see what you're looking for
04:04 A simple way to shift your perspective
06:35 What's actually making you overwhelmed?
08:05 Why educators need to start saying no
12:05 Build systems that make your life easier

#TeacherBurnout #TeacherLife #TeacherTips #EducatorWellness #Edu2020

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