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Empowering & Inspiring Educators
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Dr. Nicole Forrest
Jun 23, 20247 min read
“That’ll do, pig. That’ll do.”: 6 Significant Takeaways from my First Year as Principal
Discover significant takeaways from a first year as a principal, as one educator reflects on the challenges, growth, and valuable lessons.
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Dr. Nicole Forrest
Jun 9, 20246 min read
Ignite the Flame and Fight Burnout: 5 Strategies to Engage Students at the End of the Year
Discover 5 innovative strategies to engage students & combat burnout at the end of the year. Transform your classroom & rekindle the flame!
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Dr. Nicole Forrest
Jun 2, 20247 min read
How to Improve Your Classroom Management: 7 Stellar Classroom Expectation Guidelines
Improve your classroom management by learning how to create effective classroom expectations.
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Dr. Nicole Forrest
May 27, 20246 min read
Saucy and Supportive Feedback: How Surveys Can Be Utilized to Improve Your School
Unlock the power of feedback! Discover how surveys can transform your school. Learn why you should give surveys and how to utilize them!
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Dr. Nicole Forrest
May 19, 20246 min read
Judge Me Not: Exposing Privilege in a Professional Development Session
Uncover the controversial yet powerful impact of privilege walks in professional development. How does privilege affect our relationships?
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Dr. Nicole Forrest
May 12, 20246 min read
Cool as a Cucumber: 5 Tips for Maintaining Composure in Difficult Conversations
Learn how to stay cool and calm during difficult conversations. With these 5 effective tips, you'll learn how to be a thermostat, not a ther
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Dr. Nicole Forrest
May 5, 20246 min read
"Handle with Care": 6 Ways to Lead with Empathy
Learn how any leader can embody an empathetic mindset to ensure their employees feel seen, heard, and valued.
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Dr. Nicole Forrest
Apr 28, 20247 min read
Embracing Failure: A Guide to Failing Forward and Finding Success
Learn how failures are a natural part of learning and growing and what you can do to make the most of any setback.
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Dr. Nicole Forrest
Apr 21, 20246 min read
5 Reasons Why You Should Practice Judicious Delegation
Discover some of the pitfalls with delegation and reflect on why you should become a judicious delegator in your school.
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Dr. Nicole Forrest
Apr 14, 20247 min read
“Extra, Extra! Read All About it!”: Improve Your School Culture Through Newsletters
Learn about 5 parts of a staff newsletter that can help you build your school culture while refocusing staff on your goals.
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Dr. Nicole Forrest
Apr 7, 20248 min read
"Fly, little bird": 5 Essential Habits of a Highly Effective Mentor
Learn the 5 habits any highly effective mentor should implement in order to impact their mentee.
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Dr. Nicole Forrest
Mar 31, 20248 min read
"Maximizing Parent-Teacher Engagement: 7 Strategies for Productive Parent Meetings"
Learn about 7 strategies that will empower you to have productive parent meetings in the school setting.
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Dr. Nicole Forrest
Mar 24, 20247 min read
Lead with Confidence: Crafting and Committing to Core Values in 5 Steps
Table of Contents What are Core Values and Why Do They Matter? Crafting and Committing to Core Values in 5 Steps One Last Thought...
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Dr. Nicole Forrest
Mar 17, 20247 min read
How to Improve Your Communication: 5 Clutch Communication Habits
Learn about five communication habits that can improve your communication skills and relationships and help you meet your goals!
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Dr. Nicole Forrest
Mar 10, 20248 min read
Nine Nitty-Gritty Ways to Build Relationships: The Power (and Art) of Listening
Learn about nine nitty-gritty listening practices that can help you build relationships and trust!
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Dr. Nicole Forrest
Mar 3, 20248 min read
The Importance of Educator Wellness: How to Prioritize Self-Care in a Demanding Profession
Educators need to practice wellness to be the best version of themselves. Learn seven ways to prioritize educator wellness.
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Dr. Nicole Forrest
Feb 4, 20249 min read
Fostering Respect, Responsibility, & Resilience through a Student Mentoring Program
Table of Contents Student Mentoring Program Overview and Goals The Benefits of a Student Mentor Program 5 Essential Components of a...
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Dr. Nicole Forrest
Jan 20, 20248 min read
5 Effective Ways to Integrate Positive Reinforcement into Schools
Table of Contents Feedback within Education Why Should I Give Positive Reinforcement? 5 Poppin' Positive Reinforcement Strategies One...
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Dr. Nicole Forrest
Jan 14, 20248 min read
How to Have a Lasting Impact: 4 Ways Teachers Positively Influence Students
A teacher making a lasting impact on a student. Table of Contents Happenstance or Fate? What Makes a Teacher Influential? 4 Ways Teachers...
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Dr. Nicole Forrest
Jan 6, 20248 min read
5 Proven Strategies for Teacher Team Building and Collaboration
Table of Contents Teacher Isolation Unpacking Teacher Team Building & Collaboration 5 Ways to Foster Teacher Team Building &...
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