The Fishbowl: Eyes on Education

This week, Chris and Tim ask staff from the CS Partners Home Office on to discuss the Core Values or Partner Principles that our company looks for when hiring and incorporates into our daily work.  Iris Law-Hicks and Lorraine Cook join the Fishbowl and share their thoughts on the power of the Partner Principles at work!

This week, Chris and Tim invite School Leaders from the CS Partners network into The Fishbowl. In this 4th episode, Septembra Williams from the Arts and Technology Academy in Pontiac joins the Fishbowl. Superintendent Williams shares her passion for school leadership and gives some great advice for anyone considering a role in school leadership. 

This week, Chris and Tim invite School Leaders from the CS Partners network into The Fishbowl. In this second episode, Ryan Tomlinson from Pansophia Academy in Coldwater, MI joins the Fishbowl. Ryan shares some of his journey as a new leader at Pansophia Academy! 

This week, Chris and Tim invite School Leaders from the CS Partners network into The Fishbowl. In this second episode, Dr. Daralynn Harrison from Vista Meadows Academy in Dearborn Heights joins the Fishbowl. Dr. Harrison shares with listeners what sets VMA apart, and why she is so passionate about her work. 

This week in a new special series, Chris and Tim invite School Leaders from the CS Partners network into The Fishbowl. In this first episode, we welcome Kim Olson from FlexTech High School in Novi. Kim shares with listeners her passion for the Project-Based Learning and Competency-Based Education. 

Chris and Tim reflect on the week of recordings and share some words that teachers and educators could adopt for their One Word.

Chris and Tim welcome Kelley Buko and Maria Dockins to the Fishbowl to join them for New Year's Resolution series and talk about their past successes and failures with resolutions.  Kelley and Maria share what their One Word for the year is!

Chris and Tim welcome Geoff Yelen and Sandy Jenkin to the Fishbowl to join them for New Year's Resolution series and talk about their past successes and failures with resolutions.  Geoff and Sandy share what their One Word for the year is!

Chris and Tim welcome Carly Brooks and Lauren Dewey to the Fishbowl to join them for New Year's Resolution series and talk about their past successes and failures with resolutions.  Carly and Lauren share what their One Word for the year is!

Chris and Tim welcome Cathy Murlick and Holly Kilburn to the Fishbowl to join them for New Year's Resolution series and talk about their past success and failures with resolutions.  Cathy and Holly share what their 'One Word' for the year is! 

Chris and Tim introduce the New Year's Resolution series and talk about their past success and failures with resolutions.  They also talk about Jon Gordon's One Word and how that can have a great impact on life over the course of the year. 

Chris and Tim wrap up 2019 with an episode that shares the whirlwind of activity surrounding us at every level. State and National Politics, Holiday Events at our schools, School Performance, CS Partners and our schools making a difference in our communities.

Tim and Chris are joined in the Fishbowl by a special guest...Carlie Lockwood, Vice President of Partner Solutions to talk about how coaching employees can greatly enhance performance within a building when done well. In addition, they share some great tips to improve coaching techniques for any listener. 

Chris and Tim are joined in The Fishbowl by Conference Attendees, School Leaders, Home Office Staff, and Several Vendors. Join in to hear some of the great highlights from the CS Partners Annual Conference!   

Chris and Tim discuss a few losses that Chris experienced this week, and both share what they believe is the value, along with the lessons that can be learned from it! 

Chris and Tim welcome Dr. Ticheal Jones back to The Fishbowl to discuss Ticheal serving on a panel to discuss the teacher shortage and the use of Substitute Teachers in schools across Michigan.

Chris and Tim discuss and wrap up their time at the Florida Charter Schools Conference with the other attendees from our company our CEO Maria Dockins and Director of Payroll Michelle Soltz.

In the fourth episode of our special Florida Charter School Conference series, Chris and Tim talk with Debbie Lister and the work that she does to support school board all around the country. This interview is a must listen for any school board member out there.  

In the third episode of our Florida Charter School Conference series Chris and Tim have a conversation with Dr. Jesse Jackson – Superintendent of Lake Wales Charter Schools. Dr. Jackson shares his insights on leading and supporting teachers, principals, and his district as a whole.  

Chris and Tim have a conversation with Dr. Damien Moses – Middle School Principal of the Edward W. Bok Academy. In this conversation, they discuss school culture, innovative thinking, leading outside the box.

In the first installment of the special Florida Charter School Conference series, Chris and Tim discuss the Townhall Panel that addressed the state of Charter schools throughout Florida.

The some of the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Chris and Tim share some tangible ways to build your network to help you navigate your career journey.

Chris and Tim sit down with two leaders that know a thing or two about what it takes to drive a school forward. Mr. Justin Hauser, Director of Student Development, and Oronde Kearney, Chief Academic Officer, at the Academy of Warren jump into the Fishbowl to talk about some of the great work they have done and are looking forward to completing.

School Culture is the bedrock foundation for success in schools. Chris walks us through 5 commitments that you can make to capitalize on the power of a strong culture.  

With so many resources out there on leadership it can be tough to decide where to dive in. Chris and Tim discuss The 4 E's of leadership that are referenced in Jack and Susy Welch's book The Real Life MBA .