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Dr. Keonna White is a leader who walks the walk. She brings her whole self to her work, and her passion, authenticity, and vulnerability shine through. She tells it like it is while showing compassion and supporting others to be their best. In this episode, Dr. White explains what leadership at all levels looks like and how to use data, questions, and candid conversations to help members of your school community to see a different perspective. Listen in to hear how to tap into teachers’ strengths, leverage the power of the collective, and “keep it tight and keep it loose” as you lead your teachers, staff, and students to create an inclusive space where everyone wants to be.
Summary & Highlights:
In this episode, Chrissy interviews Dr. Keonna White, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction in Central Texas. In their conversation, Dr. White shares:
some common characteristics of good leaders
why leadership is “inside-outside” work
one way to approach candid conversations with teachers who see things differently than administrators
ideas for tapping into teachers’ strengths
the meaning of collective efficacy and why it’s essential to help students achieve at a high level
why we need to “keep it tight and keep it loose” and some examples of each
advice for leaders, including three book recommendations