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The Nail That Sticks Out explores what it really means to stand out in life and leadership. I’m Misti Green, host of the Misti Blue Podcast . In this episode, I share the cost of being different, the resilience it takes to face criticism, and how resistance—like the wind that strengthens trees—can forge us into something unshakable. This is for anyone who’s ever felt hammered down for daring to be...

In Episode 6, "What's Under That Hood", I share an inspiring story of resilience, kindness, and the power of education. Through the journey of a young boy who overcame personal trauma with courage and a smile, we explore the essence of being a force for positive change. This boy, with his simple acts of generosity and his triumph over adversity, taught me invaluable lessons about the impact of com...

In this episode, I reflect on being, 'The Nail that Sticks Up' and embracing being a 'Force Multiplier'. I share a narrative of trauma and how I am choosing not to allow the traumatic experience to be the period or end point of my journey in this field I have grown to love deeply. I am anchoring myself to my passion for the field of education, my purpose to do what is best for students - all stude...

In the final part of this three part series, we continue enhancing tier one planning practices by developing the skill of designing aligned learning objectives. Aligned learning objectives should be a first step in lesson planning. Aligned learning objectives provide students with part of the route on their journey toward academic mastery. Learning objectives are done ‘for students’ and ensure edu...

In part two of a three part series we dive into deconstructing standards to support in predicting misconceptions and analyzing instructional gaps. Deconstructing standards is a critical step of planning for quality tier one instruction.

In part one of a three part series I dive into the process of strategically prioritizing skills and standards. During this episode, I will reference the Priority Standards work of Larry Ainsworth and Mike Mattos. Join me as we partner together to enhance our planning practices as we work to move the needle of student achievement toward excellence.

In this episode we discuss the power of response when faced with adding new skills or learning to our already proficient toolkit to improve our productivity, performance and proficiency. I will chat with my youngest son about a time when he had two choices - 1) to throw in the towel and quit, or 2) plow straight ahead - embracing the challenge to learn something new and embrace it as an opportunit...

Introducing the iLEAD Podcast, a space for Instructional Leaders for Excellence, Action and Development. During this short introduction episode, I share the why behind iLEAD as I reflect on accepting my past, embracing my present and looking forward to the future.