An Open Letter to Principals

Dear Principals, Let’s start off by saying we love you. You are all the metaphors: the lighthouse, the driver of the bus, the captain of the ship, the keeper of the gate, and the fountain of inspiration.  You really do have the ability to change lives, and ERG wants to see you succeed. So, it’s…

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How Potatoes are Like a PLC

In the last decade we have seen the rise (and fall) of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). The idea itself is a really good one… bring professionals together, collaborate and learn, and walk away with agency to do amazing things for students. What could possibly go wrong?! Well, like many things in education, we took an…

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Down Under

One of the greatest gifts is being able to see people grow. Recently, I have been reflecting and wondering if this is the very heart of what my life’s work should be about. From friendships and families, to the classroom, to motherhood, to the school level and then district level, I feel a pull to…

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ERG Event: Building Vision for a Positive School Culture

Are you ready to rebuild your school culture? Spend a day with Sean Gaillard and ERG digging into leadership and vision: Building Vision for a Positive School CultureFebruary 12, 20198:30 – 3:30 This workshop is open to K-12 school leaders who want to learn how to positively impact their school through collaboration, innovation, and culture.…

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