Reader,

In my younger days, I was very competitive. If I set my mind to something, I was going to do it! When I was younger I had a tricycle and then upgraded to a bike with training wheels. I had a friend who had two older sisters and they had plenty of bikes. But they did not have any bikes with training wheels. My friend and her sisters learned by learning to balance their bikes without the aid of training wheels. There was a pathway in the woods in my friend's backyard. When I went over to her house to play, I would grab one of the smaller bikes and practice my balance until I mastered riding. So that Christmas, I received a big bike with no training wheels. You could not tell me nuthin'! That was the start of my bike riding days with my friends all through our neighborhood and all across town.

IYKYK 🤣

Whether it was bike riding, learning to play the piano or excelling in school, once I was committed and determined, I could not be stopped.

As an aspiring instructional leader, you should have the same energy I had while learning to ride a bike: continuous learning is your pathway to growth and success. Here’s why it’s so important:

• Stay Current: Education is always evolving. Staying updated with the latest trends ensures you remain relevant.
• Enhance Skills: New knowledge enhances your skills, making you more effective in your role.
• Inspire Others: Your commitment to learning sets a powerful example for your team.

Dive deeper into professional growth by purchasing my book S.T.A.N.D.: Five Powerful Strategies for Overcoming Barriers to Becoming an Instructional Leader. Through an easy to remember acronym, use this summer to learn the strategies you need to excel next school year as a teacher leader in your school! Purchase a copy for yourself and gift a copy to a colleague!
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Until Next Time,

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