What is the purpose of the Labyrinth of Leadership?
Leadership is a winding path with many intricate aspects which one must continuously study and reflect. I created the Labyrinth of Leadership to encourage educational leaders or those interested in developing their leadership skills. My purpose is to help remind each of you of the importance of developing a self-reflection routine.
When you begin to truly examine you current practices with the intention of strengthening critical areas and transforming the way you lead teachers and students, the results are increased academic achievement and instructional practice.
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How to Use the Labyrinths of Leadership Tips
- Go ahead select a couple of the past Labyrinths of Leadership below.
2. Read the guiding question.
3. Study the accompanying bite-size piece of Professional Development
4. Commit to returning her to widen your view of leadership and adding us to you self-reflection regimine.
The Labyrinth of Leadership: How do you promote “college” as a goal within your school? @DigitalPD4You @ERobbPrincipal @k2blewis @PrincipalTam @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All @Felicia131 @pattersonaubrey @MPA_GOJAGUARS @mradamwelcome https://t.co/ChaKLZMnAP
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) June 11, 2023
The Labyrinth of Leadership: What strategies are you using to manage the “rollercoaster effects” of leadership? @PlayYay eloquently tackles these feelings in https://t.co/xagnMftwl3. #BWEL member Jendayi Mbalia raves that it is a MUST READ!! pic.twitter.com/BOqIIsHOZe
— DigitalPD4You (@DigitalPd4You) September 5, 2022
The Labyrinth of Leadership: Are you practicing the ideals of servant leadership? @DigitalPD4You @ERobbPrincipal @k2blewis @PrincipalTam @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All @Felicia131 @pattersonaubrey @MPA_GOJAGUARS @mradamwelcome @Felicia131 https://t.co/UFiDDFPfeG
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) June 2, 2023
#TheLabyrinthofLeadership is easier to navigate when we pool our knowledge. Who’s going to submit to present at the #IgniteLeadershipSummit with me? @DigitalPD4you @ERobbPrincipal @k2blewis @PrincipalTam @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All @pattersonaubrey @nsulla https://t.co/UdhZEJ9LT5
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) September 20, 2022
The Labyrinth of Leadership: Are you falling to the level of your systems or rising to the level of your goals? @DigitalPD4You @ERobbPrincipal @k2blewis @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All @Felicia131 @pattersonaubrey @MPA_GOJAGUARS @mradamwelcome @UnlockTheMiddle https://t.co/kf59WY6dfP
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) May 21, 2023
The Labyrinth of Leadership: As we begin to wind down another school year, what compels you to just “keep going”? @DigitalPD4You @ERobbPrincipal @k2blewis @PrincipalTam @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All @Felicia131 @pattersonaubrey @MPA_GOJAGUARS @mradamwelcome https://t.co/PaMpUvf1XW
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) May 15, 2023
The Labyrinth of Leadership: Are you helping your teacher build highly “affective” habits? Thanks @Erik_Youngman for the reminder! @DigitalPD4You @ERobbPrincipal @PrincipalTam @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All @Felicia131 @pattersonaubrey @MPA_GOJAGUARS @mradamwelcome https://t.co/Ikf0SygIzP
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) December 27, 2022
The Labyrinth of Leadership: What measures are you using to ensure you are a “good” Principal? Checkout the list @plcEvangelist shares 👇🏾!! @DigitalPD4You @ERobbPrincipal @PrincipalTam @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All @Felicia131 @pattersonaubrey @MPA_GOJAGUARS @mradamwelcome https://t.co/1ERlKO1Ugo
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) December 23, 2022
The Labyrinth of Leadership: Are you falling victim to “juggling” or leading? @DigitalPD4You @ERobbPrincipal @k2blewis @PrincipalTam @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All @Felicia131 @pattersonaubrey @MPA_GOJAGUARS @mradamwelcome https://t.co/cyEwPDlgyE
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) December 19, 2022
The Labyrinth of Leadership: Due to COVID-19, limitations are exposed & without a variety of tools educators will not be able to adapt & adjust in real-time. How are you adding to teachers’ toolbox? Thanks @andrewmarotta21 & @EdumatchBooks for sharing. @fdwhite02 @JjJj821 https://t.co/WC9XUeeaZK
— DigitalPD4You (@DigitalPd4You) December 6, 2020
The Labyrinth of Leadership: How often do you “personalize” your leadership? Small gestures matter!! @Felicia131 @DigitalPD4you @ERobbPrincipal @k2blewis @PrincipalTam @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All https://t.co/znswTJjzjn
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) August 31, 2022
The Labyrinth of Leadership is long and winding. Consider adding a new strategies to help you navigate the maze at https://t.co/D8aArteML7. @DigitalPD4you @ERobbPrincipal @k2blewis @PrincipalTam @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All https://t.co/zQsSufNjLU
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) September 5, 2022
The Labyrinth of Leadership: Are you sharing words of wisdom with other leaders? Who’s in your leadership PLN? Great leaders create “great leaders”@DigitalPD4you @ERobbPrincipal @k2blewis @PrincipalTam @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @DrAWhitelaw @AnnHC_Champ4All @Felicia131 https://t.co/JqDZ8AKvWx
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) August 28, 2022
The Labyrinth of Leadership: Are you creating an environment where teachers feel “safe” to be innovative and believe it is okay to “fail & move forward”? @DigitalPD4you @ERobbPrincipal @k2blewis @PrincipalTam @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All @DrAWhitelaw https://t.co/O7HOvIjEMf
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) August 24, 2022
The Labyrinth of Leadership: Are you prioritizing coaching, time, & support to help encourage staff to persevere at your school? @DigitalPD4you @ERobbPrincipal @k2blewis @PrincipalTam @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) July 25, 2022
Thanks @ASCD for the reminder!! https://t.co/VEFnZcjxe4
The Labyrinth of Leadership: Which “hard things about leadership” have your experienced? Wow! @MrSilverman116. Thanks for sharing this graphic!! @DigitalPD4you @ERobbPrincipal @k2blewis @PrincipalTam @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All https://t.co/tvNHTHeICw
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) July 31, 2022
The Labyrinth of Leadership: How intentional are your practices regarding including “teacher choice” during meetings? Thanks @Leadershipfreak for the reminder! @DigitalPD4you @ERobbPrincipal @k2blewis @PrincipalTam @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All https://t.co/QHmiBohR2D
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) August 12, 2022
The Labyrinth of Leadership: Do you have a plan for shaping teacher’s Equity Mindset? Check out @PrincipalKafele’s blueprint below. @DigitalPD4you @ERobbPrincipal @k2blewis @PrincipalTam @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All https://t.co/WA5yXWYjQn
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) July 21, 2022
The Labyrinth of Leadership: What strategies are you using to nurture “well-being” in your school? Thanks @ASCD for sharing! @DigialPD4You @ERobbPrincipal @k2blewis @PrincipalTam @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All https://t.co/miDpYGHjWj
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) July 21, 2022
The Labyrinth of Leadership: How do you build trust among your staff, students, parents, and community stakeholders? @DigialPD4You @ERobbPrincipal @k2blewis @PrincipalTam @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All https://t.co/exvaHIPrJ4
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) July 19, 2022
The Labyrinth of Leadership: How supportive are you when you see that someone on your staff is having a “bad” day? 🤔Grace and patience. Thanks @SteeleThoughts!! @DigitalPD4You @ERobbPrincipal @treclarkleads @k2blewis @PrincipalTam @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All https://t.co/TmANKmlWHE
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) December 15, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: How often do you as the leader meet, guide, and support new teachers within your building? @DigitalPD4You @ERobbPrincipal @treclarkleads @k2blewis @PrincipalTam @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All https://t.co/KWCb45jSos
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) December 7, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: Are you prioritizing getting out of your office and interacting with staff and students? Thanks @EmilyAPaschall for the reminder! @DigitalPD4You @ERobbPrincipal @treclarkleads @k2blewis @PrincipalTam @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All https://t.co/4vKZ97sHOe
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) November 23, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: Are you calibrating what you are measuring to ensure it leads to results? @DigitalPD4You @ERobbPrincipal @treclarkleads @k2blewis @PrincipalTam @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All https://t.co/Bw9TvVP5w2
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) November 14, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: How often do you treat your staff “just because”? @JjJj821 offered warm treats on a cold day. @DigitalPD4You @ERobbPrincipal @treclarkleads @k2blewis @PrincipalTam @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All https://t.co/rVvmua6Cie
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) November 9, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: Are you leading by example? Use these aspiring to lead qualities by @ChrisQuinn64 to check on your progress. @DigitalPD4You @ERobbPrincipal @treclarkleads @k2blewis @PrincipalTam @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All https://t.co/T2DWIZ9XXT
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) November 9, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: #SEL is not a thing of the past. What daily supports have you embedded into your practices daily students? Awesome strategies 👇🏾👇🏾@DigitalPD4You @ERobbPrincipal @treclarkleads @k2blewis @PrincipalTam @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All https://t.co/R4g7c1l77W
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) September 26, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: #SEL is not a thing of the past. What daily supports have you embedded into your practices daily students? Awesome strategies 👇🏾👇🏾@DigitalPD4You @ERobbPrincipal @treclarkleads @k2blewis @PrincipalTam @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All https://t.co/R4g7c1l77W
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) September 26, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: What systems are you using to help keep you focused when prioritizing your time? @DigitalPD4You @ERobbPrincipal @treclarkleads @k2blewis @PrincipalTam @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All https://t.co/xh30fTCIVZ
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) September 21, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: Are you promoting “healthy habits” for your staff? We should work to normalize taking time to rest and recharge. @JjJj821 @ERobbPrincipal @Erik_Youngman @tjvari @treclarkleads @PrincipalColli1 @PrincipalTam @MPA_GOJAGUARS https://t.co/xHemaWQ4Qp
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) September 12, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: What systems are you using to help keep you focused when prioritizing your time? @DigitalPD4You @ERobbPrincipal @treclarkleads @k2blewis @PrincipalTam @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All https://t.co/xh30fTCIVZ
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) September 21, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: Have you communicated your standards of excellence to ensure that your front office makes a good first impression? @ERobbPrincipal @JjJj821 @treclarkleads @PrincipalColli1 @Principal_EL @PrincipalTam @BodnarPrincipal https://t.co/HyPsqVOsEV
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) September 7, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: How often do you practice “disruptive leadership”? Change is a difficult, but necessary part of all aspects of life. Be brave & innovative, & model this daily @DigitalPd4You @JjJj821 @ERobbPrincipal @treclarkleads @k2blewis @PrincipalTam @tjvari https://t.co/fkdPD7DX2l
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) August 29, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: How are you individualizing supporting your staff so that each person is able to improve their practice & contribute to creating a positive school-wide culture in your school? @JjJj821 @DigitalPd4You @ERobbPrincipal @treclarkleads @k2blewis @gcouros https://t.co/Mg0i4gt8di
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) August 13, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: What strategies do you use to recalibrate after the roller coaster ride leadership brings? @digitalpd4you @ERobbPrincipal @treclarkleads @k2blewis @PrincipalTam @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All Thanks @JessicaCabeen! #Balance https://t.co/HW1GFhoKXD
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) September 4, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: How do you encourage your staff to begin incorporating new strategies they learn during professional development? One way is to lead by example by modeling for your teachers during staff meetings or using them while teaching their class. ~@fdwhite02 https://t.co/fc7U0aImxT
— DigitalPD4You (@DigitalPd4You) March 8, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: Due to COVID-19, limitations are exposed & without a variety of tools educators will not be able to adapt & adjust in real-time. How are you adding to teachers’ toolbox? Thanks @andrewmarotta21 & @EdumatchBooks for sharing. @fdwhite02 @JjJj821 https://t.co/WC9XUeeaZK
— DigitalPD4You (@DigitalPd4You) December 6, 2020
@ ERobbPrincipal RT @fdwhite02: The Labyrinth of Leadership: How will you ensure staff feel safe, connected, and valued when conducting Professional@Learning sessions? @edutopia offers strategies! Thanks @ERobbPrincipal for sharing! @DigitalPd4You @JjJj821 @ERobbPrincipal @t…
— Dr. William Sroufe (@WSroufe) July 28, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: What processes have you put in place to begin planning for next school year? Thanks @dailystem (Chris Woods) for the reminder! @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/UCX9mmOAqq
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) April 15, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: How intentional are you about prioritizing making connections and conversation with your school community a part of your daily routine. @PrincipalProj via @tyleramidon suggests using a mobile desk. Imagine the impact this could have. @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/h1QtrZ2PQp
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) April 14, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: What are you doing each day to intentionally connect positively with your teachers? These positive connections make a huge impact on your culture and ability to retain teachers. Thanks @InsightADVANCE for the reminder!! @DigitalPd4You @JjJj821 https://t.co/nz2Hby7ef5
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) April 12, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: What measures are you using to track strategic improvement planning at your school? @ELmagazine suggests using short cycle plans. My school uses nine-week CPLs (Cycles of Professional Learning) as our short-cycle plan. How about you? @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/mWJG2aT066
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) April 11, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: What is your mindset regarding the vision statement at your school? If you aren’t excited about it, can you really expect your staff to truly embrace it? Thanks @Robyn_Mindsteps & @ELMagazine for the reminder! @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/A1NiJKng8q
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) April 6, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: Have you created systems for you and your staff committing to getting to know each of your students to ensure they know that they are seen, valued, and cared for? Thanks @casas_jimmy @JulieCuocci & @JjJj821 for sharing! @DigitalPd4You #EyesOnCulture https://t.co/MKgYq0jrpg
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) April 4, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: What’s does your racial autobiography convey? Have you asked your staff to write their own? Analyzing and Identifying implicit biases are essential. Thanks @ELmagazine for the reminder!! @DigitalPd4You @JjJj821 https://t.co/MERUaNIUSN
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) April 3, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: What strategies are you using to authentically connect & check-in with with your Instructional Leadership Team? @InsightADVANCE co-founder, Jason Stricker offers a powerful but impactful one. Start with it! Thanks for sharing! @JjJj821 @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/rWYEJ9xSIi
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) March 30, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: How do your teachers track equity of student voice? @ELmagazine shared a simple strategy that could help. @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/e82mybRheT
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) March 25, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: What strategies have you and your team provided to teachers to increase cognitive demand, reverse learner perception,& help them become more engage in the classroom? @DigitalPd4You Thanks @ELmagazine for sharing! https://t.co/kFAypzxhDw
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) March 17, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: What methods do you employ to build authentic relationships with your staff? Leaders should model their expectations. Relationships are vitally important to the overall culture of a school. Thanks @CMSPrincipal1 for sharing!! @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/LiAjuStRtf
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) March 16, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: How does your staff feel about virtual professional development sessions? What measures do you have in place to keep a pulse on their perspective? @PrincipalProj offers strategies to help keep your PD impact on an upward swing. @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/uTBPZ6jil8
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) February 27, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: What approach will your staff take when students ask questions about yesterday’s events? @DenaSimmons compiled a few ideas to help. Thanks for sharing! @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/gEXuGQ9usL
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) January 7, 2021
@fdwhite02 and I are excited to announce the publication of the 2nd Edition of The Skin You are In: Colorism in the Black Community. This edition contains a companion guide for schools to discuss race and implicit bias. Get your copy here: https://t.co/e61uEMnVan @DigitalPd4You
— Jami Fowler-White, NBCT (@JjJj821) January 8, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: What teachers need now has nothing to do with what’s on the lesson plan. How to often do you conduct SEL check-ins with staff? Meeting teachers SEL needs is critical for school leaders & the academic success of students. @DigitalPd4You @JjJj821 https://t.co/H3JsDrL4st
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) February 25, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: Are you encouraging your staff to provide innovative ways for students to express their voice? @teachbetterteam offers a few creative suggestions below. Thanks for sharing! @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/2QB2AuTi8p
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) January 6, 2021
Labyrinth of Leadership: How will your staff ensure students learn to self-regulate their emotions? While we have been “on break”, many students have endured trauma we could only imagine. How will your staff identify these students? @DigitalPd4You Thanks @MikeHynes5 for sharing! https://t.co/DRMAVsiAl3
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) January 4, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: How often do you celebrate small wins/seemingly minimal accomplishments with your staff? Success from small things encourage us to seek, set, & persevere towards achieving bigger and better goals. Thanks @JonGordon11 for the reminder @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/9rqfRvsLa7
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) February 20, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: What does your leadership language convey to your staff, parents, st, & community stakeholders? @WSroufe & @ERobbPrincipal shared a list of questions & phrases which remind your staff that you are a team & a servant leader. @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/d6zgrQrk2u
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) February 15, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: Are you emphasizing the “REG” mindset at your school to remind staff to lead with respect, empathy, and giving grace when possible? @DigitalPd4You @JjJj821 https://t.co/NObVOZZ4V2
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) February 11, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: How often do you discuss mental health and well-being with your faculty? @DigitalPd4You Thanks @ELmagazine for shining a light on this pivotal topic. https://t.co/05UzJ54FNE
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) February 4, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: How do you empower your staff to “raise the own bar” & strive for excellence? @DigitalPd4You Thanks @Erik_Youngman for the reminder!! https://t.co/eGVHWq6arH
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) January 31, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: Are you aware of your leadership blind spots & how do you intentionally work to avoid them? Power words by @teachbetterteam & @curriculumblog!! @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/EQGrqPSa07
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) January 30, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: What affirmations do you use to keep you & your staff focused on what’s important—-educating children? Thanks @EricaHogan & @PrincipalProj for sharing!! @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/SzhArXXQsb
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) January 28, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: Are you promoting “affective” habits within your school? Thanks @ELmagazine for the reminder to be intentional about all practices. @DigitalPd4You @ERobbPrincipal @treclarkleads @PrincipalColli1 @PrincipalTam @BodnarPrincipal @PrincipalMossJr https://t.co/rmccqW7c6g
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) January 3, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: What measures does your school have to support new, novice, and struggling teachers on your staff? #retention Thanks @ELmagazine for the reminder!! @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/myE2Vagpum
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) December 19, 2020
The Labyrinth of Leadership: Are you truly providing the support that your staff need? Teachers should not be afraid to do what is best for students when administrators visit their classrooms. Powerful words by @_cwconsulting. Thanks for sharing! @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/bsOBolAJht
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) January 26, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: How intentional are you and your staff about helping students connect with the world and find their purpose? Thanks @NAESP for the reminder. #CatalystForChange @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/mULNHQD8WC
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) January 25, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: How self-aware are you regarding your leadership capacity? Do you knowingly acknowledge your leadership “Kryptonite” and work to strengthen these weaknesses? Thanks @Dr_ChrisHobbs for the reminder & suggestions. @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/zzwoqx5l56
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) January 20, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: How often do you thank/celebrate your staff & remind them of the impact they are making each day? Everyone needs to be reminded. How will you celebrate teachers next week? Thanks @teacher2teacher for the reminder. @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/DWhnTS06Fe
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) January 16, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: What will you focus on today? I’m going to work on “being present” and “expecting joy”. How about you? Thanks @JoannaB0608 for the reminder! @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/XTlIg0Hyuq
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) January 12, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: What approach will your staff take when students ask questions about yesterday’s events? @DenaSimmons compiled a few ideas to help. Thanks for sharing! @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/gEXuGQ9usL
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) January 7, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: Are you encouraging your staff to provide innovative ways for students to express their voice? @teachbetterteam offers a few creative suggestions below. Thanks for sharing! @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/2QB2AuTi8p
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) January 6, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: Are you integrating these simple qualities into your leadership practices? I’m working on pragmatism. Which one are you looking to strengthen? Thanks @GordonTredgold for the suggestions. @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/w3NV1M9kTQ
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) January 5, 2021
Labyrinth of Leadership: How will your staff ensure students learn to self-regulate their emotions? While we have been “on break”, many students have endured trauma we could only imagine. How will your staff identify these students? @DigitalPd4You Thanks @MikeHynes5 for sharing! https://t.co/DRMAVsiAl3
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) January 4, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: Are you promoting “affective” habits within your school? Thanks @ELmagazine for the reminder to be intentional about all practices. @DigitalPd4You @ERobbPrincipal @treclarkleads @PrincipalColli1 @PrincipalTam @BodnarPrincipal @PrincipalMossJr https://t.co/rmccqW7c6g
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) January 3, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: How will you advocate for your school, community, teachers, and students? Great #OneWord2021 @IleneWinokur! Thanks for sharing! @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/1mYBHCpNTD
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) January 1, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: How will you amplify your leadership, provide opportunities for your teachers to amplify their voices, & promote student agency by helping students learn to amplify their voices? Thanks for sharing @JjJj821! @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/PdrPHssL6s
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) December 30, 2020
The Labyrinth of Leadership: How do you preserve your health and prioritize your own self-care? I exercise, put together jigsaw puzzles, & enjoy time with family. Thanks @FrankDaniellf for the reminder! @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/n8NxDe7CgB
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) December 29, 2020
The Labyrinth of Leadership: As you reflect on 2020 & create goals for next year, which servant leadership pillar do you think is the most important to focus on? I’m going to “put people first”. Thanks @MrGroethe for sharing!! @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/eYHP6fhyVS
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) December 28, 2020
The Labyrinth of Leadership: Does your virtual professional development model build efficacy? Teacher learn best from peers. Consider providing time for teachers to connect, practice collaborative problem solving, & model strategies. @DigitalPd4You Thanks @ELmagazine for sharing! https://t.co/1l7KRsOKUG
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) December 27, 2020
The Labyrinth of Leadership: You never know the impact that moment you stop & listen will have on others. As this year winds down, what processes can you put in place to ensure that you are fully present when needed? @DigitalPd4You Thanks @JeffMWaller for sharing! https://t.co/WAeTBYtDSD
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) December 25, 2020
The Labyrinth of Leadership: What leadership goals will you set for yourself in 2021? @JjJj821 offers these words of wisdom for leaders. Thanks for sharing! @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/NGwgPLGNQQ
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) December 23, 2020
The Labyrinth of Leadership: Are you using effective methods to motivate your staff? Read as @JjJj821 walks us through the principles of motivation. Thanks @InsightADVANCE . @DigitalPd4You @casas_jimmy @daveschmittou @EdumatchBooks @teachbetterteam @UnlockTheMiddle @NBCTNAME https://t.co/sOsyGrcYNp
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) December 15, 2020
The Labyrinth of Leadership: What leadership goals will you set for yourself in 2021? @JjJj821 offers these words of wisdom for leaders. Thanks for sharing! @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/NGwgPLGNQQ
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) December 23, 2020
The Labyrinth of Leadership: How will you amplify your leadership, provide opportunities for your teachers to amplify their voices, & promote student agency by helping students learn to amplify their voices? Thanks for sharing @JjJj821! @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/PdrPHssL6s
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) December 30, 2020
The Labyrinth of Leadership: How will you advocate for your school, community, teachers, and students? Great #OneWord2021 @IleneWinokur! Thanks for sharing! @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/1mYBHCpNTD
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) January 1, 2021
The Labyrinth of Leadership: As leaders, we say that all of our students feel connected to our school. What data are you using to measure it? Thanks, @MelissaSadin for sharing these measures at #AMLE2020 & @JjJj821 for capturing these notes. #TraumaInformed https://t.co/XMCgSrQVTl
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) October 24, 2020
The Labyrinth of Leadership: You never know the impact that moment you stop & listen will have on others. As this year winds down, what processes can you put in place to ensure that you are fully present when needed? @DigitalPd4You Thanks @JeffMWaller for sharing! https://t.co/WAeTBYtDSD
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) December 25, 2020
The Labyrinth of Leadership: Does your virtual professional development model build efficacy? Teacher learn best from peers. Consider providing time for teachers to connect, practice collaborative problem solving, & model strategies. @DigitalPd4You Thanks @ELmagazine for sharing! https://t.co/1l7KRsOKUG
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) December 27, 2020
The Labyrinth of Leadership: How do you preserve your health and prioritize your own self-care? I exercise, put together jigsaw puzzles, & enjoy time with family. Thanks @FrankDaniellf for the reminder! @DigitalPd4You https://t.co/n8NxDe7CgB
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) December 29, 2020
The Labyrinth of Leadership: How often do you revisit your school's mission & vision with your staff? How can you be sure that everyone shares the same purpose if they aren't collaboratively discussed often? Everyone needs reminders, even leaders. Thanks @casas_jimmy!! https://t.co/Ao0ADXcZzC
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) October 30, 2020
The Labyrinth of Leadership: How do you map out trauma within your school? Being a trauma informed educator involves more than just learning strategies. Do you know how your students are feeling at school? #MappingTrauma #Connectedness #HowAreTheStudents https://t.co/1BRLWskhK4
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) October 27, 2020
The Labyrinth of Leadership: These four practices are extremely important for school leaders during the pandemic. Reflect on whether you are practicing patience, empathy, grace, & flexibility with parents, students, and your staff. #LeadershipTips https://t.co/L0j3LzKbp8
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) November 12, 2020
The Labyrinth of Leadership: Are you using your students strengths & empowering them to lead? @RACzyz offers an ingenious method of including students in professional development opportunities. Consider starting small by asking students to share educational apps they use. https://t.co/qSJKhd0l4f
— Frederick D. White, Ed. D (@fdwhite02) November 13, 2020
Educator Reflection Tips # 206: Considering the “Why” behind instructional choices?
As educators, we make countless instructional choices every day. From selecting curriculum materials to designing lesson plans, our decisions have a direct impact on our students’ learning experiences. However, it’s not always clear why we make the choices we do. This is where deepening our understanding of the choices you make in the classroom daily…
Educator Reflection Tips # 187: Are you embedding processes for students to ask for help?
School can be a challenging environment for students. It is not uncommon for students to need assistance. Despite this need, how many of your students feel comfortable asking for help? The question becomes why do students struggle to ask for help? Is it because they feel embarrassed or because they are not sure how to…
Educator Reflection Tips #191: Do you use student-led conversations in the classroom?
Why student-led conversations? Student-led conversations in the classroom have numerous benefits for both students and teachers. By allowing students to take ownership of their learning through discussions with their peers, they develop critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills. Additionally, student-led conversations can increase engagement and motivation in the classroom, leading to a more positive learning…
Educator Reflection Tips #193: What strategies are you using to foster collaboration in the classroom?
Benefits in the classroom Fostering collaboration in the classroom has numerous benefits for both students and teachers. Collaboration allows students to develop important social skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. By working together on projects and assignments, students can share ideas and learn from one another, which can ultimately lead to a deeper understanding…
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