Schools Redefined

Old Blueprint: Great school leaders are superheroes who can do it all! New Blueprint: Great school leaders focus on what matters the most!  In this weeks' episode, we are breaking the blueprint and reimagining school leadership. Abe talks about how you can stop trying to fix everything by establishing your core principles, identifying essential pillars, learning the power of high-impact prioritiza...

Lower-level questioning can hurt the engagement levels inside of your classrooms across the school. From tired and blank stares to heads on desks, we've all seen it when walking through classrooms. Sometimes, it's as simple as changing the questions our teachers ask daily. In this episode, we will explore how the Q-Chart (links below) can help engage students to think more critically and offer tea...

In this episode of the Schools Redefined podcast, Abe explores how to respond to a difficult or even angry parent concern. It can be tough to keep your cool when dealing with an angry person, but as school leaders, we have to set the tone and be the example. By listening, acknowledging, and asking questions, you too can handle angry parent concerns like a pro!  Get ready to be the leader you want...

In this episode of the Schools Redefined podcast, Abe explores how to handle your school emails like a pro! Getting bogged down by your email account can cost you crucial time that you could be spending being in classrooms or coaching teachers. By setting boundaries, following the 2-minute rule, setting up folders, and having pre-made templates, you can manage your inbox like a pro!  Get ready to...

In this episode of the Schools Redefined podcast, Abe explores how to make the most of your title-I funds. We explore different ways to use the funds and how you can get the most out of your funding to drive student achievement and culture!  Get ready to be the leader you want to become, lead with confidence, and create a school that doesn't survive, but thrives!  Be sure to share this episode wit...

In this episode of the Schools Redefined podcast, Abe explores boosting teacher morale - something that is on every school leader's mind. Discover how appreciation, the gift of time, sharing the good, and visibility go a long way in boosting morale and building a thriving school culture.  Get ready to be the leader you want to become, lead with confidence, and create a school that doesn't survive,...

Welcome to the Summer Ready series reflective question #3 - How do you build capacity in your people?! Capacity-building is defined as the process of developing and strengthening the skills, instincts, abilities, processes and resources that organizations need to adapt and thrive. Offer on-going PD that is meaningful to what teachers and staff need Create a mentorship program Foster a culture of a...

Getting ready for the next school year by asking Summer Ready Reflective questions!  Reflective Question #2 - What is your Vision Statement?  Let's connect! Send me an email at info@schoolsredefined.com and lets chat about your vision statement.  Get the Schools Redefined monthly newsletter for free by signing up here:  https://schoolsredefined.ck.page/home   Be great because you are great! Until...

Getting ready for the next school year by asking Summer Ready Reflective questions!  Reflective Question #1 - Who is on your team?  Hold one-on-one meetings really getting to know your people.  Know who is going to be in your circle and build out your systems keeping these people in mind.  While meeting, notate what your people want, what they need, and why they want it (what drives/motivates them...

In today's episode we dive deeper into the text Coaching Conversations by Linda Gross Cheilotes and Marceta Reilly. In this book summary, we discuss how the authors talk about effective coaching conversations and how to be better listeners.  You can check out this powerful text here: https://www.amazon.com/Coaching-Conversations-Transforming-School-Conversation/dp/1544319711 Thanks for checking ou...

In today's episode we talk about John Hattie's top 5 ways to increase student achievement from his groundbreaking work in Visible Learning.  Thanks for listening to the SR Podcast! Make sure to leave a review and connect with me at hello@abehege.com   Until next week, be great because you are great!

In this episode we talk about how you can hold a quick challenge for your staff during the month of November that will build staff culture. We talk about how staff culture relates to Maslow's Hierachy of Needs.  If you haven't done so yet, leave a review for the Schools Redefined Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to this podcast as that helps support the show! You can connect with...

In this episode we talk about how a principal's relationship with the assistant principal is vital to the success of any school.  If you haven't done so yet, leave a review for the Schools Redefined Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to this podcast as that helps support the show! You can connect with Schools Redefined on TikTok and Instagram and also visit http://www.schoolsredefin...

In this episode we talk about the need to survey your stakeholders to find trends and to continue to redefine your school! If you haven't done so yet, leave a review for the Schools Redefined Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to this podcast as that helps support the show! You can connect with Schools Redefined on TikTok and Instagram and also visit http://www.schoolsredefined.com...

It's a Mid-Week Motivation episode! In this episode we visit the 13 Life Rules written by Colin Powell and how we can use these as motivators as school leaders for ourselves and our staff.  If you haven't done so yet, leave a review for the Schools Redefined Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to this podcast as that helps support the show! You can connect with Schools Redefined on T...

In this episode we talk about ways to elimate useless meetings, especially the dreaded weekly staff meeting!  If you haven't done so yet, leave a review for the Schools Redefined Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to this podcast as that helps support the show! You can connect with Schools Redefined on TikTok and Instagram and also visit http://www.schoolsredefined.com to get a FREE...

As a school leader, let's face it, it's hard to find your balance! If you feel like it's something that you are continually chasing, then this is the episode for you. I give you FIVE tips to obtain your balance as a school leader and live the purposeful life you are meant to live each day! (Which is NOT stressed out all the time!) I'd love to connect with you further. Send me an email at info@scho...

In this episode, we take a quick turn from our mid-week motivation series and talk about making parent phone calls as school leaders and how to model that for our staff. During the episode we talk about creating a script for you and your staff to use. Below are the items in the phone call script:  The Script: Introduction, Invitation, Positive Remarks, Reason for Calling, Relationship Building, En...

In this weeks' episode we continue our Mid-Week Motivation series where I ask the question; "is your school living in a House of Doubt or a House of Belief"?  I'd love to connect with you and hear what you think about this weeks' episode! See below for the many ways we can connect. Also, if you are enjoying the Schools Redefined Podcast, leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts!    Instagram...

Welcome to the Mid-Week Motivation series! This is a series where I take topics that I have used to motivate my own staff and share with you the reasoning behind them.  This week we talk about finding your PURPOSE and doing so with EXCELLENCE!  I also talk about how you can turn your mid-week motivation into an email template or a video and even add reflective questions if you'd like!  TikTok: Sch...

It feels so good to be back! This is a very brief episode giving a quick update and then giving a brief insight on the next mini-series of podcasts all about motivating your team!  Mid-Week Motivations is one of personal favorite things to send out each week to my team. In the mini-series, I will give you concrete examples of motivational stories and topics that you can send to your team at anytim...

In Part 2 of 4, we discuss where do we want to go and how that helps us develop a purpose for our school. If you haven't done so yet, leave a review for the Schools Redefined Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to this podcast as that helps support the show! You can connect with Schools Redefined on TikTok and Instagram and also visit http://www.schoolsredefined.com to get a FREE eBo...

In this Part 1 of 2 episodes, we will discuss the first question to ask to transform and enhance your school to sustainable success: Who Do We Want to Be? During this episode, we will talk about determining your schools values, setting your norms, and determining your expecations.  If you haven't done so yet, leave a review for the Schools Redefined Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you liste...

In this episode, we talk about how to plan your schools' title-1 budget and how to make it easy and effective for your school. If you haven't done so yet, leave a review for the Schools Redefined Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to this podcast as that helps support the show! You can connect with Schools Redefined on TikTok and Instagram and also visit http://www.schoolsredefined....

In this episode, my good friend and school leader, Todd Henderson stops by  as we discuss the good and challenges of being a school leader based on responses. We first start with a debate about which Tom Hanks movie is the best! If you haven't done so yet, leave a review for the Schools Redefined Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to this podcast as that helps support the show! You...