The School House 302
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Welcome to TheSchoolHouse302 where it’s our job to help you lead better and grow faster. Leadership might be complex but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Our models for leadership are simple and applicable in any school or district.
Here’s how you can enjoy the site. Each month, we start with a new leadership model built on the core tenements of leadership and based on both research and evidence from practice. Here’s what you can expect from our newsletter.
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Season 5, Episode 11 of the FocusED School Leadership Podcast with Guest Mitch Weathers
Teaching Executive Functioning Skills to All Students with Mitch Weathers This is Season 5, Episode 11 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Mitch Weathers. Mitch defines executive functioning skills, why they are so important to teach students in...
Stoic Leadership and Remaining Calm in Times of Chaos with Guest Glenn Robbins
When you stop believing that what you do matters, you can’t make a difference anymore. ~ Debbie Silver About Glenn Robbins Glenn Robbins is the proud Superintendent of the Brigantine Public School District in Brigantine, New Jersey. He has served as a public school...
TheSchoolHouse302 Blog
Our blog is the first thing we post each month. It covers a topic of school leadership and school culture that every leader should know more about. You’ll get links to research and resources that you’ll enjoy and share as you grow with us.
Speed of Trust: The Single Most Important Book for School Leaders
Learning and growing as a school leader through reflection, training, and experience is a professional choice. One powerful way to improve is through reading great books, which is why we feature a couple each month. Our aim is to link our suggested reading to our...
The 3 Worst Tips for Building a Culture of Trust in Schools
Trust dies but mistrust blossoms. ~ Sophocles School Leaders: The Value of Trust in Schools Trust is vital to the success of any school and is at the center of every positive, working relationship. The central role of trust is that it allows people to depend on one...
Two Books You Must Read To Reclaim Your Purpose–It’s Easy If You Do It Right
Join us as we review the 2 books we recommend this September: The Formative Five: Fostering Grit, Empathy, and Other Success Skills Every Student Needs and Improving Every Lesson Plan with SEL. Catch this exclusive #ReadThis vlog review from TSH302.
Leading Better & Growing Faster with Joe & T.J.
Our show is a popular podcast for school leaders. We conduct an interview with a great leader, often an author or thought leader, we share books that we like on particular topics, and we add our thoughts in short segments within the show. That means that you’ll find three ways to enjoy the show:
- Interviews with other great leaders
- Book recommendations
- And, our “302 thoughts”
Rules Not To Follow To End The School Year On A High Note: What Every Principal Needs to Know
The school year, especially May, is a busy time of year for everyone. Add on to this reality the Covid19 pandemic and we are faced with a recipe of fatigue, frustration, and possibly a dollop of uncertainty. We want to acknowledge these feelings and actually put them...
How to Finish the School Year as a Peak Performing School Leader with Director of Technology, Amber Teamann
Amber Teamann serves as the Director of Technology for Crandall ISD, a fast-growing district outside of Dallas, Texas. During her educational career, Amber’s comprehensive understanding of student learning has resulted in a successful blend of technology and leading....
Crossing the Classroom Innovation Divide with Corwin Best Selling Author Jenny Magiera, Global Head of Education Impact at Google
Learn More About Jennie Magiera, Head of Education at Google Jennie Magiera is the Global Head of Education Impact at Google, bestselling author of Courageous Edventures, and the founder and president of the non-profit Our Voice Alliance (whose mission is to elevate...
Our Book Recommendations
One aspect of our Leading Better and Growing Faster with Joe and T.J. podcast, we recommend the best books to read on the topic of school leadership. You may hear us refer to ReadThis or ReadThisSeries…you’ll love the books, and we always want to know what you’re reading. And, don’t forget to jot down the “reader’s tip” that we add at the end.
3 Books You Need to Read to Be a More Present Leader — #readthisseries
Don’t miss this vblog on books you need to read to lead better and grow faster. We recommend three titles that are must reads on the topic of being a present leader. The Leadership Pill by Ken Blanchard & Marc Muchnick Emotional Intelligence by Daniel...
3 Books You Need to Read to Grow Mentally Stronger — #readthisseries
For the second time ever, we’re posting a written #readthisseries. We’re practicing social distancing so we didn’t get together to film. It’s a serious time for all of us, and we pray for our nation and everyone around the globe. As we follow and abide by recommended...
3 Books You Need to Read for Leadership Self-Improvement — #readthisseries
For the first time ever, we’re posting a written #readthisseries. We’re practicing social distancing so we didn’t get together to film. It’s a serious time for all of us, and we pray for our nation and everyone around the globe. As we follow and abide by recommended...
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