Tag: Visionary Leadership

Wildly Important Goals: Calm in the Chaos

By Dr. Christina Podraza on August 31, 2019

This past Thursday I attended a training on evaluating administrators. As much as I enjoyed talking with my peers and listening to the presenter, the part that was most meaningful was learning about a concept called, “Wildly Important Goals” from the book, The Four Disciplines of Execution by Covey, McChesney, & Huling. The beginning of the

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A Million Dreams: Creating a Shared Vision with Students, Parents, & Teachers

By Dr. Christina Podraza on March 9, 2019March 9, 2019

I wouldn’t really describe myself as someone who cries easily, but as the closing melody of “A Million Dreams” began to play I found myself overcome with emotion, unable to hold back tears. Looking out across the audience of parents, students, and teachers I realized that the moment that we had been planning for months

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A former teacher, instructional coach and now administrator, I have spent my entire career in education learning, creating, tinkering, and exploring all with the intent of trying to figure out what will have the greatest impact on student learning. Among my friends and colleagues I am known as a trusted confidante and someone who asks really good questions. I believe that all members of the school community would benefit from approaching school like a coach. My hope is that through this blog I will be able to meet new people, learn new ideas and push my own thinking. I look forward to connecting with you!