Core values are fundamental beliefs and guiding principles that shape an individual’s or organization’s behavior, decision-making, and overall approach. They represent what is most important and enduring, influencing actions, priorities, and interactions with others. In the context of school and classroom leadership, core values guide how you make decisions, build relationships, and create a positive […]

I have often discussed with school administrators, staff developers, and instructional coaches the need to explore teachers’ beliefs about teaching and learning in order to bring about a change in instructional practices. In earlier blogs I have connected to JoEllen Killion’s writing about HEAVY coaching where she stresses the importance of causing teachers to examine […]