Getting Unstuck #186: Developing a Wellness-Focused Culture
“Human beings don’t learn from people they don’t like, or when they perceive they’re not liked. And with kids, it’s very much about that perceived feeling. So it has to be really spoken by the leader of the site, the organization, that relationships are just as important, if not more so than the content because the content is not going to come together if there’s no relationship.”
“At the end of the day, my head rolls if something goes wrong, but it's really a team effort. Because if you don't have a team doing the work, you can't do it alone. I'm not in every classroom, I'm not in every school all day, every day. So it's very much about shared leadership and being transparent.”
Our guest
Dr. Daisy Morales is the new Superintendent of the Live Oak School District in Santa Cruz, CA. Her calling and purpose is to inspire, mentor, and coach others to become the best version of themselves by reflecting on their practices, embracing change, and continuing to grow in order to increase educator effectiveness and achieve success for every student.
Why this conversation matters
This interview is part of our “Unstuck” series. These interviews focus on school leaders who are not just getting unstuck, they’re already "unstuck." And by "Unstuck," we mean they are leading or embracing a major shift in student learning, instruction, ongoing teacher professional development, community relations, or personal leadership. They’re doing things better, not just differently, not just as part of the most recent fad or trend, but because they want to increase the likelihood that they can achieve desired outcomes on behalf of those they support.
Listen for
√ The three elements of the “Instructional Focus Framework”
√ Daisy’s focus on developing skills especially collaboration
√ Creating differentiated lessons
√ How to establish the priority
√ How to help faculty members get comfortable with recognizing trauma
√ The six areas of wellness on which Daisy focuses
√ How to get broad stakeholder support
√ Daisy’s philosophy of leadership
The Anderson change model
Referenced
Disrupting Poverty: Five Powerful Classroom Practices
Engagement by Design: Creating Learning Environments Where Students Thrive
Social and Emotional Wellness for Teachers and Administrators
Restarting School with Equity at the Center
Anderson change model
Connect with Daisy
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-daisy-morales-0b289045
Twitter: @drdaisymorales
Instagram: daisymorales787
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