I just love being a principal, especially on days like these! #principal #education #teacher #dayinthelife #vlogs

It’s nothing radical, but I believe that the strongest thing a principal can bring to a school isn’t authority - it’s love. #principal #education #love #leadership

A busy day followed by a busy night. #principal #cycling #fitness #dayinthelife #pov @Glazeruns @SoldierSuicide

I am so glad that I followed my heart! #principal #purpose #education #teachers #nolookingback @NAESP

New jacket came in today…who else is excited to see our return to the Moon with the Artemis II crew? 🚀 #artemis #artemis2 #nasa #moon

Honor snow days, and let kids be kids! #snowday #Snowstorm2026 #WinterStorm #teachers #students #mamdani

It was such a pleasure to chat with Dave Burgess, author of “Teach Like A Pirate” - and to learn more from this educational icon. He is a real one! Teachers and leaders, give this a listen when you get the chance! @dbc_inc youtu.be/KpZ8celK_lk?si=6UL6…

Collective Teacher Efficacy is not a slogan. It’s a system. John Hattie ranks Collective Teacher Efficacy as the #1 influence on student achievement—with an effect size of 1.57. But too often, it’s used as a buzzword without understanding what it really takes to create it. So what does it look like in action? 1. Common Goals Shared Clarity “When educators believe that together they can impact learning, it becomes a powerful driver of success.” – Jenni Donohoo Schools with CTE don’t just have “mission statements”—they have laser-focused, measurable goals that everyone knows and works toward. That means: •Clearly defined learning outcomes •Aligned PLC goals •Instructional practices that are anchored in student data 2. Embedded Collaboration True collaboration isn’t just meeting together—it’s working together toward student outcomes. According to Donohoo, teams must: •Analyze student work regularly •Engage in joint problem-solving •Use protocols that focus on impact, not just planning This means moving beyond “what are we teaching?” to “what worked, for whom, and why?” 3. Leaders Who Create the Conditions Hattie and Fullan emphasize that leadership matters most when it builds teacher belief and action. That looks like: •Protecting time for high-quality collaboration •Modeling vulnerability and data-informed decisions •Celebrating progress based on evidence, not just effort 4. Evidence of Impact You can’t build efficacy without results. Teachers need to see: •Growth in student learning •Patterns of success from specific practices •Reflection tools that track progress over time Regularly asking: What is our evidence that students are learning better because of what we did? 5. Psychological Safety and Trust Without trust, CTE can’t exist. That means creating a culture where: •It’s safe to share failure •Staff value learning over looking good •Feedback is normalized, not weaponized. You don’t declare collective efficacy—you build it through systems, leadership, and focused work. When educators believe they can—and actually see they are—making a difference, the entire school moves forward. #CollectiveEfficacy #InstructionalLeadership #JohnHattie #Donohoo #PLCThatWorks #LeadingLearning #StudentImpact #SchoolCulture #TeacherGrowth @VisibleLearning @MichaelFullan1 @Jenni_Donohoo

Big news! Starting July 1, I’m returning to the role of PRINCIPAL! After a year in Central Office, I’m heading back to where my heart truly belongs - working with students, staff, and families every day. Let’s do this! #Principal #ElementaryPrincipal #ADE2023 @NAESP

Such an honor to be able to interview this inspiring athlete, YouTuber, and phenomenal human being!

New Episode: youtu.be/WyO_bKl2Qr8?si=6RPP…

Link: bit.ly/3DKOGEn New video format for the weekend, in addition to our audio format Monday through Friday! The show’s growing! Take a watch and leave me your feedback, would love to hear it! Repost! 😊🙏 @duolingo @educationweek @edutopia @EducationNext #ADE2023

Wednesday, December 18: apple.co/3Bqhul3

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It’s impossible not to have a great day of professional learning and great conversations at EdCampNJ! Been attending since 2015! #edcampnj #edcampnj2024 @EdcampNJ

Who’s going too?!? Let me know! EdCampNJ is one of my favorite FREE events of the year, and I can’t wait for this Saturday! If you’re an educator, I highly recommend it!

Great EdTalk by @docseverns at the NJSBA Workshop! #studentsuccess #njsba2024

Time to teach the American Revolution tonight @MiddlesexCollNJ #HistoryMatters #AdjunctProf #ADE2023

The send a copy option is HUGE!!!! That has made it so hard to invest the time into Freeform! Thanks for the share Brisa!