We lay the foundation for the Building Bridges Blueprint by showing why most problems are communication problems, not performance problems. We share concrete steps to lead with clarity, consistency, and care so trust grows and culture thrives. • framing leadership as influence and presence, not titles • why unclear expectations create resentment and burnout • clarity builds confidence and consistency builds trust • four habits: be clear, be consistent, be visible, be human • how to align wor...
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We lay the foundation for the Building Bridges Blueprint by showing why most problems are communication problems, not performance problems. We share concrete steps to lead with clarity, consistency, and care so trust grows and culture thrives. • framing leadership as influence and presence, not titles • why unclear expectations create resentment and burnout • clarity builds confidence and consistency builds trust • four habits: be clear, be consistent, be visible, be human • how to align wor...
How One PE Teacher's DJ Skills Created a Safe Haven for Students
Teachers Ed with Edward DeShazer
37 minutes
2 months ago
How One PE Teacher's DJ Skills Created a Safe Haven for Students
Dustin Thomas shares his journey from UPS worker to PE teacher and DJ, demonstrating how to create an inclusive school culture through music and movement in a diverse elementary school setting. • Overcoming personal dislike of school to become an educator in his 15th year • Using culturally responsive approaches to connect with 300+ ELL students • Learning key phrases in Haitian Creole to communicate with immigrant students • Replacing traditional whistle-based PE instruction with musi...
Teachers Ed with Edward DeShazer
We lay the foundation for the Building Bridges Blueprint by showing why most problems are communication problems, not performance problems. We share concrete steps to lead with clarity, consistency, and care so trust grows and culture thrives. • framing leadership as influence and presence, not titles • why unclear expectations create resentment and burnout • clarity builds confidence and consistency builds trust • four habits: be clear, be consistent, be visible, be human • how to align wor...