Educators - you will love this one! In this episode of the Kindness Is Podcast Kaitlin is joined by educators & authors Mike & Nita Creekmore of Creekmore Conversations to dive deep into the essence of kindness as it pertains to education, leadership, and human connection.
Through candid conversations and personal anecdotes, they explore the pivotal role of kindness in fostering positive school culture, supporting staff well-being, and ultimately enhancing student success.
From the importance of understanding individual differences to the transformative power of authentic apologies, this episode offers invaluable insights into cultivating kindness in both professional and personal realms.
Join them as they share practical strategies, heartfelt stories, and a vision for a more compassionate educational landscape.
Check out Mike & Nita's book Every Connection Matters: https://www.ascd.org/books/every-connection-matters?variant=123010
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Quotes "It is important as the leader of the school to know that my staff is different."
"We have to slow down. We are moving way, too fast."
"It's getting to know the staff, building our school culture, making sure it's a great place to work."
"If everyone's happy to work, then they'll be happy with the students."
"Teachers need to be paid more."
"I feel like even in that moment that we were all freaking broke, we were happy and broke and teaching kids."
"We think it starts with everybody just really having the will to want this culture and wanting to do the work."
"Relationships matter, and the sense of the same thing goes for teachers on the team."
"It's important to apologize because for some, that might be the first time an adult has ever apologized to them."
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