Author: Shelli Stegall Assistant Superintendent, Hico ISD Wait…when NC said “choice of topic is all yours,” did he really mean it? I mean, given the choice, SS is ALWAYS going to choose food! Those who serve in a rural community truly understand the value of school/community relations. As Hico ISD embarks on the PTECH (P20) journey, the impact and importance of our positive …
Dance in the Rain
Author: Dr. Tracy Canter, Superintendent Iraan-Sheffield Collegiate ISD As a traditional school leader, we were trained to “take charge” to have the answers and push forward with a smile on our face. Never let them see you sweat! What I have learned in my years of leadership, is that there is not just one way to lead; and the approach varies by the …
Picturing Grace
Author: Dr. Rachael McClain, Chief of Staff, Collegiate Edu-Nation Several years ago, I spent a good bit of time with 20 academically fragile high school students over the course of a school year while conducting research for my dissertation. These 16-to-18-year-old students were all labeled as “potential at-risk” for dropping out of school. And during our year that we spent together, several did, in …
Orgsolescence
Author: Nelson Coulter Organizations have always had lifespans, the inevitable cycle of growth and death. Just ask the Roman Empire, the Third Reich, Polaroid, Block Buster, Lucent, etc. if you doubt it. Organizational lifespan is shrinking as result of technology, information pervasiveness, and nimble competition. Organizational obsolescence — orgsolescence — occurs at a much quicker pace than at any time previously. …
Righteous Leadership
Author: Kelly Springfield, Instructional Coach for Collegiate Edu-Nation A few weeks ago I attended the lamb exhibition at a local stock show, and as I watched, I began to notice the leadership skills of the young exhibitioners. As each showperson circled the ring, the level of leadership was apparent and I noticed some specific characteristics in those who were obviously at the top …