Better Leaders Better Schools guest Tom Hierck has been an educator since 1983 in a career that has spanned all grade levels and roles in public education. His experiences as a teacher, administrator, district leader, department of education project leader, and executive director have provided a unique context for his education philosophy.
Tom Hierck was originally on my show in EP 056
Tom Hierck Show Highlights:
- I wish I always got it right, but I didn’t.
- Speaking to the essence of positive learning environment
- The start of the day is our one chance to win
- Focus on students and make school the best 6 hours of their day
- Create an elevating culture
- Standing meetings sharing the good news
- Kids first agendas
- How writing a solo book is challenging
- Teacher presence
- The difference between expectations and rules
- How to inspire hope for a new school year
- The most amazing feedback activity for teachers to give students
- Do we turn to each other or against each other?
Tom Hierck Resources
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