Experience is a Great Teacher
Principal impact on teachers shapes the heart of every successful school. Experienced leaders know that while experience delivers enduring lessons,
I write this blog for educators who want to think more clearly about the work of leading and learning. Each article explores a practical challenge in schools, then offers ideas that can be applied in real contexts. Topics include distributed leadership, learning walks, teacher workload, classroom climate, writing, belonging, future-focused learning, and effective use of teacher time.
Principal impact on teachers shapes the heart of every successful school. Experienced leaders know that while experience delivers enduring lessons,
One of the rewards of leading an international school is working with a community drawn from a rich mix of
I’ve been in Dubai for eight weeks and have been struck by many things including the climate, the rapid growth,
No matter how much someone tells you how a particular experience will be, it is not until you experience first
Arriving in Dubai sharpens your senses. Everything feels new, fast, and slightly unreal. For me, Dubai International Airport was the
My arrival into Dubai has been quite a whirlwind with many of the great hallmarks of “misadventure”, beginning with the
During the last few weeks before transitioning to a new appointment you have the opportunity to undertake things for the
A positive part of being appointed as principal of a new school is not only the opportunity to build upon
Resigning as principal is often more confronting than applying for the job in the first place. After months of quiet