Jigsaw Learning
Building a Culture of Collaboration
Are you an educational leader or administrator searching for actionable strategies to build effective teams? In the Building a Culture of Collaboration podcast, Jigsaw Learning co-founders Kurtis and Lorna Hewson provide simple, purposeful tips to help you tackle meeting frustration, disengagement, and unproductive teamwork. This is your essential resource for advancing school improvement and collective efficacy. You will find practical ideas for mastering effective meetings, where you learn the structures, roles, and agendas required to ensure your team meetings (PLCs, staff, student support)...
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Jigsaw Learning
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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
FRIDAY FOCUS - Hand Off, Hold Hands and Hold On 06.03.2026 2:14
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and sustain a strong culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/free Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the...
Celebration as Strategy: The Secret Ingredient in High-Performing Teams - Ep 69 05.03.2026 18:26
In this weekly reflection, Kurtis and Lorna retrurn back to the topic of celebrations and discuss the incredible power of celebrations in each and every team meeting. In addition to sharing why you should never skip the celebrations, they also share numerous strategies from organizations when they make celebrations an explicit part of how they operate as a team. Connected Resources: FREE Webinar...
How a Coaching System Impacts a Culture of Collaboration in Schools with Linda Rhyne - Ep 68 03.03.2026 49:31
Looking to learn more and get started with a powerful meeting structure that will transform your school’s MTSS efforts? Access the Collaborative Team Meeting Starter Kit at https://bit.ly/ctmstarter Access a workshop guide to help your teams craft effective goals to guide their collaborative work - https://bit.ly/jlgoals In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis...
FRIDAY FOCUS - Simplifying SMART Goals 27.02.2026 2:12
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and sustain a strong culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/free Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the...
Data That Drives Collaboration: MTSS, Early Warning Indicators, and Trust with Tom Kaster - Ep 67 24.02.2026 53:54
Access a FREE webinar to learn about 5 mistakes leaders make when organizing data for teams…and how to correct those mistakes - https://bit.ly/5mistakesdata Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Tom Kaster, former IB math teacher and founder of The Datafied Class...
FRIDAY FOCUS - Striving for Equality in Conversational Turn-Taking 20.02.2026 2:16
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and sustain a strong culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/free Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the...
Psychological Safety & Innovation in Education: Building Collaborative School Cultures 17.02.2026 43:21
Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam Did you know EVERY school needs four layers of teams to not only respond to the needs of students but build instructional capacity with intentionality and focus? Learn more in a FREE webinar at https://bit.ly/layeringteams In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by Jos...
FRIDAY FOCUS - Leaders, It's Your Job to Organize the Data for Your Teams 13.02.2026 2:21
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and sustain a strong culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/free Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the...
Trust-Based Observations: Building Collaboration & Teacher Efficacy in Schools with Craig Randall - Ep 65 10.02.2026 45:04
Looking to learn more and get started with a powerful meeting structure that will transform your school’s MTSS efforts? Access the Collaborative Team Meeting Starter Kit at https://bit.ly/ctmstarter Access a workshop guide to help your team STOP focusing on things outside of our locus of control - https://bit.ly/JLlocus In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by C...
FRIDAY FOCUS - Are You Asking - "What Is My Role in This Meeting? 06.02.2026 2:17
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and sustain a strong culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/free Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the...
How Trust and Alignment Create Strong Collaborative Cultures with Hanna Bauer - Ep 64 03.02.2026 45:36
Access the FREE Guide for Leaders to Develop and Reinforce Team Norms - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguide Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by Hanna Bauer, Founder and CEO of HEARTnomics™, leadership strategist, author of Hustle with HEART , and internationally recogniz...
FRIDAY FOCUS - Are You One Step Ahead of Your Team? 30.01.2026 2:14
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and sustain a strong culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/free Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the...
Student Voice, Discourse, and Collaboration in Schools with Lindsay Lyons - Ep 63 27.01.2026 43:12
Looking to design a space for adult collaboration? Access this FREE guide, which includes a checklist to reference when creating your space - https://bit.ly/spacechecklist In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by Lindsay Lyons, educational justice coach, PhD in Leadership and Change, and founder of Time for Teachership. Lindsay shares her expertise in student-le...
A Tale of Two Schools: Why Caring Teachers Fail Without a Collaborative Response 24.01.2026 9:30
Watch episode HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXJgEh9U-rU The Emotional Truth of School Leadership: Why 'Caring' is Not Enough To every principal, teacher, and district leader who has ever felt overwhelmed: This video is for you. We take you inside two very different schools: Castaway Elementary, where dedicated teacher Mrs. Hart is battling student struggle alone, and Robinson Elementary, w...
FRIDAY FOCUS - Your Meetings NEED This Role! 23.01.2026 2:09
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and sustain a strong culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/free Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the...
Joy Is a Discipline: How to Lead Schools with Trust, Clarity, and Collaboration with Dan Cox - Ep 62 20.01.2026 52:12
Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration , Kurtis and Lorna are joined by Dan Cox — former superintendent, endurance athlete, speaker, and founder of Endurance Edge. Dan shares how his experience completing multiple ultramarathons, including a 100-mile race, shaped his leadership philosop...
FRIDAY FOCUS - Stop Striving for Buy-In 16.01.2026 2:14
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and sustain a strong culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/free Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the...
Community Collaboration to Ensure Success for Students, Families and Staff w/ Shana Roberts - Ep 61 13.01.2026 31:52
Access a workshop guide to help your team STOP focusing on things outside of our locus of control - https://bit.ly/JLlocus In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Shana Roberts, a primary school teacher with over 20 years of experience in education. Shana hosts the podcast Chalk and Coffee is an accomplished author, having written children’s books suc...
FRIDAY FOCUS - Put the Purpose on the Agenda 09.01.2026 2:20
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and sustain a strong culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/free Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the...
Learning to Work Together: Building Trust Through Collaboration with Dr. Ryan Read - Ep 60 06.01.2026 48:42
Access the FREE Transform Your Team Meetings guide, including a meeting agenda template to copy and begin using today - https://bit.ly/5planningteams In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, hosts Kurtis and Lorna Hewson sit down with Dr. Ryan Read — educator, instructional technologist, and host of The Pixel Classroom Podcast — to explore what authentic collaboration really looks l...
FRIDAY FOCUS - Onboarding with Intentionality: 3 Questions We Need to be Asking 02.01.2026 2:21
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and sustain a strong culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/free Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the...
How to Lead Instructional Change Through Collaboration with Chad Ostrowski - Ep 59 30.12.2025 56:56
Did you know EVERY school needs four layers of teams to not only respond to the needs of students but build instructional capacity with intentionality and focus? Learn more in a FREE webinar at https://bit.ly/layeringteams In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by Chad Ostrowski, former middle-level educator, creator of The Grid Method, and longtime CEO of the...
FRIDAY FOCUS - Messiness Brings Meaning 26.12.2025 2:26
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and sustain a strong culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/free Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the...
Why Collaboration Is the Hardest—and Most Important—Thing For a Leader w/ Bethany Rees - Ep 58 23.12.2025 51:43
Access a workshop guide to help your team STOP focusing on things outside of our locus of control - https://bit.ly/JLlocus In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Bethany Rees, a leadership coach, speaker, and author of Leadership on the Rocks: How to Survive, Adapt, and Succeed in the Wilderness of Leadership. Bethany is also the host of the Leadersh...
FRIDAY FOCUS - The All-in-One Meeting Tool 19.12.2025 2:18
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Are you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and sustain a strong culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/free Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the...
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