If you’ve ever found yourself lost, then you know how it feels to be found. To realize that you are loved and welcome to come inside. That’s the power of an unlocked door. It helps others to know that you care about them and want to welcome them in. Often, especially as educators, we are mandated to lock our doors. But leaving them unlocked can give hope, especially to the lost.

In this episode of the Educators Among Us podcast, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth, emphasizes the vital role educators play in providing hope and guidance to those who may feel lost.

He recounts a recent story of survival and the importance of being “found”, drawing parallels to the educational journey that students, as well as educators, often find. The conversation highlights the dual responsibility of educators to both lock doors for safety and to unlock doors for opportunity, encouraging listeners to serve others with compassion and intentionality.

Takeaways

-Educators provide hope and pathways for those who are lost.

-Being lost can be a lonely and scary experience.

-The purpose of life is to be useful and compassionate.

-Unlocking doors in education allows for new opportunities.

-Generosity in education can lead to profound impacts.

-Anticipating the needs of others is crucial in education.

-Leaving doors unlocked symbolizes openness and support.

-Emotional exhaustion is common, but renewal is a choice.

-Serving others is a privilege and a calling for educators.

-Daily reflection on our impact can guide our actions.

Chapters

00:41 Introduction

01:34 Being Lost

02:56 The Search for Tiffany Slaton

04:26 Unlocking Locked Doors

05:50 Handfuls of Purpose

08:43 Coaching Question

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Almost by definition, doing the hard things is not easy. It’s a choice. When you do hard things, you make yourself better. You show others what you’re willing to do in pursuit of excellence. And you make a difference that needs to be made, even when others are not as willing to try. All of these things are key in the role of educators, and for the educational leaders who blaze the path toward excellence.

In this episode of the Educators Among Us podcast, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth, speaks with Rob Bridges, President at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, who has done the hard things with excellence across a long educational career. Scott asks Rob about the importance of educators in shaping lives, including his. They also discuss Rob’s journey in various educational settings and the leadership lessons he learned from his time in the Peace Corps.

The conversation emphasizes the calling of educators, the need for joy and kindness in schools, the significance of listening and follow-up, and the importance of work-life balance for educators.

Rob shares insights on building a positive school culture and the impact of dedicated educators on students' lives. This episode of the Educators Among Us podcast is inspiring to all educators and leaders who want to be the best that they can be and to bring out the best in the people they love and lead.

Takeaways

-Education is a calling, not just a job.

-The impact of a single educator can last a lifetime.

-Leadership requires courage and perseverance.

-Building relationships with students is essential.

-Joy and kindness should be at the core of education.

-Listening to educators is crucial for effective leadership.

-Work-life balance is important for sustainability in education.

-Creating a positive school culture enhances learning.

-Follow-up and personal connections matter in leadership.

-Great educators inspire and uplift their colleagues.

Chapters

00:48 Introduction

002:35 An Impactful Teacher

05:21 The Road to Becoming an Educator

11:29 Peace Corps to Education

14:05 Authentic Excellence in Education

17:02 Joy and Calling

19:52 Lessons from Today

27:50 An Era of Change/Conclusion

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Mixing families into the emotional ecosystem of a school yields predictable struggle. Schools, like families, are places where learning, growth, failure, creativity, and maturity occur. Schools are difficult by design! They contain all of the ideal ingredients needed for adversity, rumbling, and strife. It’s no wonder they, like family, are messy at best.

In this episode of the Educators Among Us podcast, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth talks about the complexities of school environments that resemble family dynamics.

He highlights the importance of love and resilience in navigating conflicts within educational settings, encouraging educators to embrace the messiness of growth and learning. The conversation serves as a reminder of the vital role educators play in fostering a supportive community amidst all of the challenges, similar to those found in the typical culture of a family.

Takeaways

-Schools are complex environments formed by diverse family backgrounds.

-Conflict is a natural part of school life and should be addressed, not avoided.

-Love is essential in overcoming challenges within educational settings.

-Schools are places of growth, learning, and resilience.

-Understanding each other's backgrounds can help shift expectations in schools.

-Marketing messages should reflect the messy reality of school life.

-Educators are encouraged to be the glue that holds the school community together.

Chapters

00:42 Introduction

02:34 Recipe for a School

03:47 We Are Family

05:00 Family TV Shows

08:15 Difficult By Design

11:09 Coaching Question

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