Dr. Lamar Collins

The Law of Design 13.02.2023 1:28 ↓

Leadership Growth is simple, keeping it that way is extremely Difficult

The Law of Design 13.02.2023 1:32 ↓

Leadership development is simple, keeping it going is difficult.

The Comparison Gap 06.02.2023 1:46 ↓

The only competition you have, is you.

The Law of Awareness 30.01.2023 5:15 ↓

Let’s conduct a personal SWOT analysis

The Law of Intentionality 13.01.2023 2:39 ↓

Growth doesn't just happen.  The pursuit has to be intentional.

Growth Gaps Part 2 13.01.2023 2:00 ↓

Dr. Collins shares 2 more growth gaps.  Overcome them and increase your leadership potential

Growth Gaps Part 1 13.01.2023 2:13 ↓

Before we dive into leadership growth and development, let me share a few growth gaps with you.  Before we can grow, we have to overcome these growth gaps.

2023 Leadership Journey 03.01.2023 2:29 ↓

Dr. Collins will share weekly mini podcasts that will promote your leadership and growth development for all of 2023.  Come along for the journey!

Dad & Deuce, Next Steps 12.07.2022 6:38 ↓

TJ asks me a few questions about my new book, Next Steps

7 Promises of a Promise Keeper 30.05.2022 22:43 ↓

Dr. Collins shares insight on the 7 promises of a Promise Keeper

Let it Go 04.02.2022 1:41 ↓

Most educators pursue perfection in their classes.  We all want academic success.  It is impossible to get 2018 results in 2022.  The times are different and the expectations might need to be adjusted from academic perfection to providing a safe space whereby teachers and students feel valued, supported, and appreciated.

Dad&Deuce 12.03.21 03.12.2021 9:29 ↓

Dad and Deuce discuss the cases of Kyle Rittenhouse and Ahmad Arbery.  They then switch to sports, asking with Ball (Lamelo or Lonzo) would you pick to start your franchise today.

Teach kids to write with their left hand 22.11.2021 2:31 ↓

If a student wasn’t prepared for school before they entered kindergarten, it’s as if they’re writing with their left hand.

Let’s talk a little bit more on the importance of a clear focus 11.09.2021 2:01 ↓

Establishing a clear focus, and repeating the learning objective increases the likelihood of retention and allows teachers to increase rigor through discussion and debate with an academic foundation. This is a win/win.

Get students talking 18.05.2021 2:16 ↓

The only way we really know what students know is when they tell us.  That's why formative assessments are so important

Getting students involved with the content 07.05.2021 1:34 ↓

1. Connect current learning to prior learning. 2. Make the learning relevant.

Clear Instructional Focus 23.04.2021 1:44 ↓

To increase student achievement, it is important that we have a clear instructional focus.

Why Harry and Meghan really left the royal family... Just My Opinion 15.03.2021 13:45 ↓

Dr. Collins shares his thoughts on why the prince and his wife left the royal family... it wasn’t Meghan.

My thoughts on the 2020 election. 07.11.2020 3:57 ↓

3 important takeaways.

Reestablishing the pacing calendar during Distance Learning 30.09.2020 1:22 ↓

In distance learning, you simply can’t get through all that you would in face to face learning. Focus on the power standards and give our students the best you have.

Chunking as an instructional strategy 23.01.2020 1:22 ↓

Chunking is a great way to differentiate instruction and engage students. Try it and see how it works

Suggestion for teachers going into 2020 28.12.2019 4:55 ↓

Teacher development is crucial for student success. Development is both the responsibility of the organization and the individual.

Effective Classroom Management 28.12.2019 5:46 ↓

If you know of teachers that struggle with classroom management, share this with them.

Pillars of leading a high school 11.12.2019 4:05 ↓

I’ve been asked what are the things I focus on as a high school principal. Well here are the pillars I lean on when I make decisions

Proverbs chapter 13 13.11.2019 2:56 ↓

Dr. Collins shares points from his daily devotional on the book of proverbs