Leadership Skills Every Teacher Needs

2023 Southeast Christian School Convention workshop handouts: Friday, September 29, 2023.  Word doc handout PDF handout Teachers are leaders. The fact that their followers are children and teenagers makes them no less of a leader than a pastor, administrator, corporate CEO, or government official. Following key leadership practices will assist teachers with their instruction, problem solving, and relationships.   What is a leader? Key words:          Influence         Persuasion          Change          Engagement What is spiritual leadership? Key […]

When Snowflake, Helicopter, and Mama Bear Parents Coalesce on the School Campus

2023 Southeast Christian School Convention workshop handouts: Friday, September 29, 2023.  Word doc handout PDF handout School enrollment continues to climb due to dissatisfaction with public schools and increasing government vouchers, but it has also required teachers and administrators to manage people who do not have traditionally biblical parenting styles. How do we deal with these people? UNHEALTHY ATTITUDES Improper view of children’s nature Insecurity Competitive Selfishness ADVICE FOR TEACHERS Focus on the position God […]

Find the Student Who Needs a Touch

A few weeks ago, you were encouraged to schedule days on your calendar to send a complimentary message to all of your parents about their child. This was to ensure that at some point, every parent gets contacted this year. However, it may be necessary to act today to encourage a student who needs it. While the school-year is still in the first quarter, reaching out to a couple of students could set a positive […]