“Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others” (Welch, 2021). This quote from Jack Welch, the former GE chairman and CEO, exemplifies leadership. To be honest, my first couple years of...
Do you remember your first day teaching? I have to say it – I was adorable. I went shopping and got what I thought was the quintessential teacher outfit. Visualize lots of gingham and bright colors. My hair was perfect and my enthusiasm could not be contained. Fast...
Most of my professional decisions start with asking myself, “how can we get sued” from this action. We live in a litigious society as evident from the numerous case law regarding special education. A third of the Supreme Court cases surrounding special education are...
Tips for Effective Special Education Teams “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” This quote from Henry Ford demonstrates an effective teaming process. Effective teams take time, commitment, and trust to work. I’ve...
As special education directors, one of our greatest collaborators in the work we do are principals. “District and school leaders support collaboration by fostering a collective commitment to collaboration, providing professional learning experiences to increase team...
