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
School Leadership & Collaboration: How Principals Make Better Decisions w/ Tyler Comeau - Ep 57 16.12.2025 41:08
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 How do school leaders make strong decisions while building a collaborative culture? In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson speak with Tyler Comeau, principal,...
FRIDAY FOCUS - A Simple Swap That Boosts Participation 12.12.2025 2:28
______________________ #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 Creativity Transforms Collaboration in Early Learning with Faigie Kobre - Ep 56 09.12.2025 36:39
Access a workshop guide to help your team unpack their norms and help them have a greater impact on your collaborative efforts - https://bit.ly/jlnorms In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by Faigie Kobre, early childhood educator, former preschool director, art teacher, and PD creator whose unique journey blends education, visual arts, and entrepreneurship. Fai...
FRIDAY FOCUS - Simple Prompts That Encourage Collaboration 05.12.2025 2:25
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems #fridayfocus Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro Learn more about WeCollab...
How Strong Relationships Build Strong Teams: Leadership Lessons with Teach Better’s Jeff Gargas - Ep 55 02.12.2025 1:02:23
Plan to join Jeff and Kurtis for FREE at the EDUpreneur Launch Summit - December 6, 2025 - https://www.edupreneurcommunity.com/edupreneursummit-jigsaw In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, we sit down with Jeff Gargas, COO and Co-Founder of the Teach Better Team and co-author of Teach Better. Jeff shares his insights on how school leaders can strengthen collaboration, build trust...
FRIDAY FOCUS - Stop Waiting to Get Started 28.11.2025 2:24
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro Learn more about WeCollab and access a...
The Authentic Edge: Leading Without Losing Yourself with Dominic George - Ep 54 25.11.2025 49:38
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, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Dominic George, a leadership strategist, executive coach, and author of The Authentic Edge: Leading Without Losing Yourself. Dominic shares how authenticity and collaboration go hand in hand in shaping stronger, more...
FRIDAY FOCUS - Don't Rush the Genius 21.11.2025 2:14
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro Learn more about WeCollab and access a...
Overcoming Teacher Resistance: Strategies for School Leaders with Becca Silver - Ep 53 18.11.2025 45:20
Access a workshop guide to help your team unpack their norms and help them have a greater impact on your collaborative efforts - https://bit.ly/jlnorms 🔥 Struggling with teacher resistance in your school? Discover how Becca Silver, creator of the Catalyst Mindsets™ and founder of The Whole Educator, helps leaders and coaches move beyond compliance to build real teacher agency, engagement, and col...
FRIDAY FOCUS - Beyond the Win: Celebrating the Actions That Created Success! 14.11.2025 2:21
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro Learn more about WeCollab and access a...
Whose Permission Are You Waiting For with William D Parker - Ep 52 11.11.2025 47:09
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 In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by William D. Parker, the founder of Principal Matters, an educator, author, speaker, and executive coach who equip...
FRIDAY FOCUS - How "What If" Conversations Create Solutions 07.11.2025 2:32
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro Learn more about WeCollab and access a...
Sustaining Collaborative Cultures Rooted in Joy with Dr. Deonna Smith - Ep 51 04.11.2025 43:09
#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership 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 joined by Dr. Deonna Smith, a former teacher, school leader, and now a nationally recognized educational justice advocate. She’s also the author of Rooted i...
FRIDAY FOCUS - Is Your Team Stuck? It's Time to Simplify the Path Forward 31.10.2025 2:28
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro Learn more about WeCollab and access a...
Creating Connection through Body Language and Behavioral Insights with Dr. Bethany Bilodeau - Ep 50 28.10.2025 46:05
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, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Dr. Bethany Bilodeau, an expert in human behavior with a unique ability to interpret body language, gestures, movement, and facial expressio...
FRIDAY FOCUS - Clear the Path to Better Collaboration 24.10.2025 2:47
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro Learn more about WeCollab and access a...
Providing Structure, Clarity and Purpose for Your In-School Suspension Program with Johnathan Cranford - Ep 49 21.10.2025 39:48
STOP TIERING YOUR STUDENTS!! Transform your organization by tiering your supports, not your students. Learn how in a FREE webinar at https://bit.ly/stoptieringstudents In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Johnathan Cranford, a veteran educator who has dedicated over a decade to working with students with the highest needs. The author of the book...
FRIDAY FOCUS - Why Your Team Needs to Know the "Why" 17.10.2025 1:57
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro Learn more about WeCollab and access a...
Building Collective Resiliency and Remembering to Recharge with Dr. Julie Schmidt Hasson - Ep 48 14.10.2025 48:07
Access a FREE webinar to transform how you plan and facilitate effective team meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteams 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, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Dr. Julie Schmidt Has...
FRIDAY FOCUS - Creating Clarity by Embracing the Messiness 10.10.2025 1:35
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro Learn more about WeCollab and access a...
Harnessing the Power of People with AI to Enhance Collaboration with Teacher Time Machine - Ep 47 07.10.2025 47:10
#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam 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, Kurtis and Lorna meet with two of the founders of Teacher Time Machine, an...
FRIDAY FOCUS - Stop Striving for Comfort 03.10.2025 1:31
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro Learn more about WeCollab and access a...
What Does the Kitchen Sink Tell Us About an Organization’s Collaborative Culture with New Myrnam School - Ep 46 30.09.2025 1:03:07
#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by the leadership team from New Myrnam School — a small rural school with big ideas and a strong sense of community. Kurtis explores with the leadership team how they’re building and sustaining a truly collaborative culture within their school, taking a robust, project-based app...
FRIDAY FOCUS - It's All About the Structure! 26.09.2025 1:21
______________________ #collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems Interested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro Learn more about WeCollab and access a...
Leading Teams as a Purpose-Driven Principal with Michelle Sloan - Ep 45 23.09.2025 44:07
Access a FREE webinar to transform how you plan and facilitate effective team meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteams Register for the FREE Collaborative Response Virtual Summit : JLsummit.ca In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Michelle Sloan, a former teacher, principal, and Head of School who now coaches and mentors school leaders through her P...
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