Attitude Check Above the door leading into the Professional Learning room of a school I was visiting was a sign … More
Author: Mark Wilson
Mark Wilson encourages teachers and administrators across the country. He has been a teacher for nearly three decades and coaches principals, assistant principals, and aspiring leaders in a variety of formats. The National High School Principal of the Year in 2009, Dr. Wilson consults with school systems, coaches leaders, and shares encouragement to motivate teachers, staff and students.
Mark has been a teacher, coach, assistant principal and principal. He served as an administrator for 15 years and is in his fifth year of full-time support of school leaders.
This is a blog about the matters of principals because, principals matter!
Help! I’m Working All the Time And Not Getting Anywhere!
If you’re working long hours every day, taking work home every night, spending lots of your weekend doing emails and … More
It’s October. What have we learned so far?
While the temperature soared around 90 degrees in much of Georgia today, the calendar told an entirely different story. It’s … More
Successful Schools Begin When The Adults Believe They Can Lead Success
Science has proven what you probably suspected. The number one influence in schools related to student achievement is what your teachers … More
Safe and Orderly Schools: Learning Resources
In schools everywhere, there is a spotlight on safety and on leading a school that is “safe and orderly.” … More
Your Job? Helping Teachers Grow.
Becoming a Principal can be a curious thing. You get the job before you know the job, and then a … More
Leading A Culture of Professional Growth for All Teachers
Do you have MTSS for your teachers? We often think that we don’t have to differentiate for our teachers since … More
It’s Not The Ideas; It’s The Implementation
OK! You’re convinced that the growth of your teachers is critical for success at your school and now you’re ready … More
The New Principal Show! S2 E2: Support Your New Teachers.
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-xnzfz-97bf43 Support Your New Teachers As we begin the new school year, one of the most important priorities for us … More
The New Principal Show! S2 E1: Trust and the New Principal
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-2bh7c-973d29 Trust and The Principal. Q: WHY do we always advise new principals to proceed gradually in bringing about … More