Episodes

  • How Can I Support A Shift to PLCS

    How Can I Support A Shift to PLCS
    Oct 2 2024

    Every principal deserves high quality coaching and mentorship.

    • Who is your coach or mentor?

    • What would you be able to accomplish with help figuring out how to accomplish your biggest goals?

    At Ruckus Maker HQ we have two great options for you:

    Option 1: Join the BRAND NEW Ruckus Maker Club. Learn more here

    Option 2: Join The Ruckus Maker Mastermind™ our flagship program. Learn more here.

    Show Highlights

    • Prioritize Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) amid challenges.

    • Focus on scheduling, intervention strategies and enrichment.

    • 7-period day versus a rotating block schedule to better address the educational needs of students.

    • Tips to overcome significant learning gaps through targeted interventions.

    • Discussion on implementing intervention and enrichment within regular classes.

    • Importance of data analysis and targeted mini-lessons.

    • Implementing essential standards and co-teaching approaches.

    Get the episode transcript here!

    SHOW SPONSORS:

    Quest Food Management Services

    Quest Food Management Services provides high-quality, scratch-made food in K-12 schools and universities across the country, prioritizing the health and wellness of students and elevating the cafeteria dining experience. Quest offers a full-service approach to their school partners, bringing 40 years of expertise through every stage of program development and nurturing a true sense of community through interactive events such as student food committees. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, www.questfms.com

    IXL

    IXL is the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. Over 1 million teachers use IXL in their classrooms every day for one reason: They love it. Visit IXL.com to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.

    Copyright © 2024 Twelve Practices LLC
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    44 mins
  • A First Year Principal Wonders If Balance Is A Real Thing

    A First Year Principal Wonders If Balance Is A Real Thing
    Sep 25 2024

    Every principal deserves high quality coaching and mentorship.

    • Who is your coach or mentor?

    • What would you be able to accomplish with help figuring out how to accomplish your biggest goals?

    At Ruckus Maker HQ we have two great options for you:

    Option 1: Join the BRAND NEW Ruckus Maker Club. Learn more here

    Option 2: Join The Ruckus Maker Mastermind™ our flagship program. Learn more here.

    Show Highlights

    • effective email management and communication strategies to alleviate overload.

    • The need for ongoing learning and collaboration with others to enhance leadership skills.

    • AI-powered coaching tool for teachers for reflection and personal growth.

    • School Initiatives and Challenges

      • Planning for the next academic year

      • Discussion on redesigning the bell schedule

      • Introduction of WIN (What I Need) time for student support

      • Identifying non-negotiable skills for middle school students

    • Overcome the struggle with managing a high volume of emails.

    • Create the ideal day and work-life balance.

    • Establishing healthy habits through meal planning to increase energy levels, and better mental well-being.

    Get the episode transcript here!

    SHOW SPONSORS:

    Quest Food Management Services

    Quest Food Management Services provides high-quality, scratch-made food in K-12 schools and universities across the country, prioritizing the health and wellness of students and elevating the cafeteria dining experience. Quest offers a full-service approach to their school partners, bringing 40 years of expertise through every stage of program development and nurturing a true sense of community through interactive events such as student food committees. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, www.questfms.com

    IXL

    IXL is the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. Over 1 million teachers use IXL in their classrooms every day for one reason: They love it. Visit IXL.com to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.

    Copyright © 2024 Twelve Practices LLC
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    52 mins
  • Navigating School Culture In Challenging Times

    Navigating School Culture In Challenging Times
    Sep 18 2024

    Every principal deserves high quality coaching and mentorship.

    • Who is your coach or mentor?

    • What would you be able to accomplish with help figuring out how to accomplish your biggest goals?

    At Ruckus Maker HQ we have two great options for you:

    Option 1: Join the BRAND NEW Ruckus Maker Club. Learn more here

    Option 2: Join The Ruckus Maker Mastermind™ our flagship program. Learn more here.

    Show Highlights

    • Challenges in school culture can lead to a lack of trust and effectiveness.

    • Student discipline concerns often reflect broader cultural issues within the school.

    • Tips to overcome a divisive incident regarding school policy.

    • Effective resolutions with union involvement and petitions.

    • Impact of emotional decisions about safety and fairness.

    • Foster a culture of "gracious assumptions" for thoughtful communication and reduce snap judgments.

    • Tackle potential conflicts early, reducing anxiety among staff and students.

    Get the episode transcript here!

    SHOW SPONSORS:

    Quest Food Management Services

    Quest Food Management Services provides high-quality, scratch-made food in K-12 schools and universities across the country, prioritizing the health and wellness of students and elevating the cafeteria dining experience. Quest offers a full-service approach to their school partners, bringing 40 years of expertise through every stage of program development and nurturing a true sense of community through interactive events such as student food committees. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, www.questfms.com

    IXL

    IXL is the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. Over 1 million teachers use IXL in their classrooms every day for one reason: They love it. Visit IXL.com to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.

    Copyright © 2024 Twelve Practices LLC
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    46 mins
  • Reimagining Success: Cultivating a Community of Learners Beyond the Resume

    Reimagining Success: Cultivating a Community of Learners Beyond the Resume
    Sep 11 2024

    Every principal deserves high quality coaching and mentorship.

    • Who is your coach or mentor?

    • What would you be able to accomplish with help figuring out how to accomplish your biggest goals?

    At Ruckus Maker HQ we have two great options for you:

    Option 1: Join the BRAND NEW Ruckus Maker Club. Learn more here

    Option 2: Join The Ruckus Maker Mastermind™ our flagship program. Learn more here.

    Show Highlights

    • Shifting from accomplishment-focused education to learning and community contribution.

    • Balancing community values with educational objectives.

    • Strategies for engaging family and community input in education.

    • Tips to celebrate hard conversations about bias on campus.

    • Challenges of high-performing school environments and pressure on students.

    • Balancing traditional educational values with new workplace demands.

    • Engaging families in conversations about their aspirations for their children.

    • Find your “square squad’, mode vulnerability and seek support.

    SHOW SPONSORS:

    Quest Food Management Services

    Quest Food Management Services provides high-quality, scratch-made food in K-12 schools and universities across the country, prioritizing the health and wellness of students and elevating the cafeteria dining experience. Quest offers a full-service approach to their school partners, bringing 40 years of expertise through every stage of program development and nurturing a true sense of community through interactive events such as student food committees. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, www.questfms.com

    IXL

    IXL is the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. Over 1 million teachers use IXL in their classrooms every day for one reason: They love it. Visit IXL.com to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.

    Copyright © 2024 Twelve Practices LLC
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    51 mins
  • Igniting Change - Harnessing the Power of Shared Beliefs for Educational Excellence

    Igniting Change - Harnessing the Power of Shared Beliefs for Educational Excellence
    Sep 4 2024

    Every principal deserves high quality coaching and mentorship.

    • Who is your coach or mentor?

    • What would you be able to accomplish with help figuring out how to accomplish your biggest goals?

    At Ruckus Maker HQ we have two great options for you:

    Option 1: Join the BRAND NEW Ruckus Maker Club. Learn more here

    Option 2: Join The Ruckus Maker Mastermind™ our flagship program. Learn more here.

    Show Highlights

    • Boosting Leadership Effectiveness in a Post-Pandemic World.

    • Aligning professional development with collective beliefs relevant for all.

    • Delivering effective, equitable support for every student.

    • Balancing staff readiness and innovation with potential risks.

    • Strategic resource allocation: Maximizing human capital.

    • Empowering top teachers to impact students who need it the most.

    • Aligning practices with beliefs (individual vs. collective).

    • Achieving clarity in advancing organizational and staff goals.



    SHOW SPONSORS:

    Quest Food Management Services

    Quest Food Management Services provides high-quality, scratch-made food in K-12 schools and universities across the country, prioritizing the health and wellness of students and elevating the cafeteria dining experience. Quest offers a full-service approach to their school partners, bringing 40 years of expertise through every stage of program development and nurturing a true sense of community through interactive events such as student food committees. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, www.questfms.com

    IXL

    IXL is the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. Over 1 million teachers use IXL in their classrooms every day for one reason: They love it. Visit IXL.com to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.

    Copyright © 2024 Twelve Practices LLC
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    48 mins
  • Beyond the Status Quo: Ruckus Makers Share Their Secrets to Extraordinary Leadership

    Beyond the Status Quo: Ruckus Makers Share Their Secrets to Extraordinary Leadership
    Aug 28 2024

    Every principal deserves high quality coaching and mentorship.

    • Who is your coach or mentor?

    • What would you be able to accomplish with help figuring out how to accomplish your biggest goals?

    At Ruckus Maker HQ we have two great options for you:

    Option 1: Join the BRAND NEW Ruckus Maker Club. Learn more here

    Option 2: Join The Ruckus Maker Mastermind™ our flagship program. Learn more here.

    Show Highlights

    • Essential tips for first-year principals,

      • Be aware of political landscape and power structures

      • Use a 'political heat map' to map relationships within staff

      • Make time for support staff and 12-month employees

      • And much more….

    • Ruckus Maker Club Benefits

      • Provides focused social media alternative for professional growth

      • Encourages a proactive approach to leadership by breaking down larger objectives into manageable plans.

      • Clean, easy-to-navigate platform design

    • Continuous addition of exclusive tools and resources for leaders.

    Get the episode transcript here!

    SHOW SPONSORS:

    Quest Food Management Services

    Quest Food Management Services provides high-quality, scratch-made food in K-12 schools and universities across the country, prioritizing the health and wellness of students and elevating the cafeteria dining experience. Quest offers a full-service approach to their school partners, bringing 40 years of expertise through every stage of program development and nurturing a true sense of community through interactive events such as student food committees. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, www.questfms.com

    IXL

    IXL is the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. Over 1 million teachers use IXL in their classrooms every day for one reason: They love it. Visit IXL.com to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.

    Copyright © 2024 Twelve Practices LLC
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    37 mins
  • Making the Invisible, Visible

    Making the Invisible, Visible
    Aug 21 2024
    Dr. Chara N. Willaford, founder of Be Your Best Yet Coaching and Consulting, is an educational leader with 25+ years of experience. A National Mentor and Trainer, she specializes in turning around schools, empowering future and early-career principals. Dr. Chara's journey spans roles at state, district, national, and building levels, reflecting a deep commitment to shaping the future of education. Her holistic approach and commitment to continuous learning are embodied in the motto, 'The Best is Yet to Come. Show Highlights Powerful principal pipelines for sustainable leadership development. Strategies to overcome imposter syndrome in educational leadership. Stop downselling yourself and putting a ceiling on what you can accomplish. Making the invisible visible for aspiring leaders. Importance of developing a CEO mentality for principals. Work-life harmony for long term sustainment in the job. Scheduling thinking time for strategic planning. Guidelines for building collective excellence for your teams. “When I think about working with leaders, the beauty of having this big bird's eye view at the state level, and I would even say at the national level, because I work with leaders at that place as well, is that the commonalities are the same. It doesn't matter if you're in one state or the next. If you're in a smaller district or a bigger district, the need for coaching, the need to have a community that you can lean upon is ever so present in leaders for today. The overall stress of ensuring that we have school communities that work for kids is something that transcends every leader.” -Dr. Chara N. Willaford Get the episode transcript here! Dr. Chara’s Resources & Contact Info: www.beyourbestyet.org Twitter Linkedin Instagram Facebook Get Updates from Dr Chara Coaching with Dr. Chara Calendly Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership. Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today! Apply to the Mastermind The mastermind is changing the landscape of professional development for school leaders. 100% of our members agree that the mastermind is the #1 way they grow their leadership skills. Apply to the mastermind today! How We Serve Leaders The School Leadership Scorecard™ Identify your highest leverage areas for growth this year in 10 -minutes or less. https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/scorecard Month-to-Month Principal Checklist As a principal with so much to do, you might be thinking, where do I even start? When you download The Principal Checklist you’ll get 12-months of general tasks that every campus need to do Space to write your campus specific items. Space to reflect and not what worked as well as a space of what didn’t work Go to https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/principal-checklist to download now. Ruckus Maker Mindset Tool™ The “secret” to peak performance is ot complicated. It’s a plan on how to optimize the five fundamentals found in The Ruckus Maker Mindset Tool™. https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/mindset The Positive Spotlight Tool™ Energy flows to where attention goes! If you want to get more of what you want, when you want it as a school leader I have a tool for you… Download The Positive Spotlight Tool™ for free here: https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/positive The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool™ Are you ready to accomplish more? With less effort and in less time? When you download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool™ I’ll send you the tool and a short 8-minute coaching video that shows you how to work smarter, not harder…and create more value for your school campus. Download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool™ for free at https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/goals SHOW SPONSORS: Quest Food Management Services Quest Food Management Services provides high-quality, scratch-made food in K-12 schools and universities across the country, prioritizing the health and wellness of students and elevating the cafeteria dining experience. Quest offers a full-service approach to their school partners, bringing 40 years of expertise through every stage of program development and nurturing a true sense of community through interactive events such as student food committees. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, www.questfms.com IXL IXL is the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. Over 1 million teachers use IXL in their classrooms every day for one reason: They love it. Visit IXL.com to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today. Copyright © 2024 Twelve Practices LLC
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    33 mins
  • Rewarding the Positive

    Rewarding the Positive
    Aug 19 2024
    Adam Stolzer is the Burwell Jr./Sr. High School Principal located in Burwell, Ne. Adam is an educational leader who makes a ruckus with his mobile office, Longhorn Support Days, and helps facilitate bringing out students' passions. Adam takes great pride in leaving a daily legacy of being a model of support for students. Show Highlights Strategies aimed at enhancing student engagement and behavior. Improvement in absences with motivational reward days off. Power of Purple and Passion in Education. Mobile office strategy to increase accessibility and communication. Exposing students to diverse opportunities and hands-on learning. Belief that tough conversations lead to growth and evolution. “Unless we can have honest conversations with ourselves, with our staff, with our peers, colleagues, I don't think that evolution is there. And eventually, if you don't have tough conversations, you get stuck in a status quo because everybody's just comfortable. And if you want to grow, you want to learn something new, you have to get uncomfortable.” -Adam Stolzer Get the episode transcript here! Adam’s Resources & Contact Info: Website: Professional Website Cornhusker Chats X/Twitter Facebook: Burwell Jr-Sr High School X/Twitter: BHSLonghorns Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership. Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today! Apply to the Mastermind The mastermind is changing the landscape of professional development for school leaders. 100% of our members agree that the mastermind is the #1 way they grow their leadership skills. Apply to the mastermind today! How We Serve Leaders The School Leadership Scorecard™ Identify your highest leverage areas for growth this year in 10 -minutes or less. https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/scorecard Month-to-Month Principal Checklist As a principal with so much to do, you might be thinking, where do I even start? When you download The Principal Checklist you’ll get 12-months of general tasks that every campus need to do Space to write your campus specific items. Space to reflect and not what worked as well as a space of what didn’t work Go to https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/principal-checklist to download now. Ruckus Maker Mindset Tool™ The “secret” to peak performance is ot complicated. It’s a plan on how to optimize the five fundamentals found in The Ruckus Maker Mindset Tool™. https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/mindset The Positive Spotlight Tool™ Energy flows to where attention goes! If you want to get more of what you want, when you want it as a school leader I have a tool for you… Download The Positive Spotlight Tool™ for free here: https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/positive The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool™ Are you ready to accomplish more? With less effort and in less time? When you download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool™ I’ll send you the tool and a short 8-minute coaching video that shows you how to work smarter, not harder…and create more value for your school campus. Download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool™ for free at https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/goals SHOW SPONSORS: Quest Food Management Services Quest Food Management Services provides high-quality, scratch-made food in K-12 schools and universities across the country, prioritizing the health and wellness of students and elevating the cafeteria dining experience. Quest offers a full-service approach to their school partners, bringing 40 years of expertise through every stage of program development and nurturing a true sense of community through interactive events such as student food committees. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, www.questfms.com IXL IXL is the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. Over 1 million teachers use IXL in their classrooms every day for one reason: They love it. Visit IXL.com to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today. Copyright © 2024 Twelve Practices LLC
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    28 mins