Today Julia, a former school leader, joins the TTE classroom. She recounts the evolution of her leadership style and why so many school cultures are in crisis. Finding herself overwhelmed by student chaos and employee turnover, Julia implemented a merit-demerit system to regain control. It became clear fairly quickly that this top-down approach suppressed student voice and damaged relationships. What happened next? Listen to find out!
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We discuss:
The Problem-Solver Trap: Julia’s early days as an administrator and why she initially felt the need to fix everything alone
The Paradox: How top-down, discipline systems can bring a short-term illusion of control while damaging long-term student-teacher relationships
Embracing Vulnerability: The terrifying step of admitting you don’t have all the answers
Accountability: Why real accountability isn’t found in a book but in the emotional intelligence of listening to the community
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Credits
Founder and Host: Betsy Burris
Producer: Jullian Androkae of PodVision
Music: Thom Burris/Jabbering Trout
