{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Innovative Schools Podcast","title":"S4:E1 - Setting the Right Tone w/ Gerry Brooks","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3288,"description":"Gerry Brooks joins the Innovative Schools Podcast to share practical ways educators and administrators can start the school year strong. From building relationships with colleagues and families to being a visible, supportive leader, Gerry explains how investing in people early can set the tone for the entire year.\n🔑 Key TakeawaysPrioritize relationships during the first weeks of school.Make positive parent contact before problems arise.Remember that colleagues may be carrying challenges you can't see.Principals should be visible and present throughout the school.New leaders should listen and observe before making major changes.High staff turnover can be a sign of leadership problems.Support people publicly and address concerns privately.\n💬 Memorable Quotes\n🗣️“This is the two weeks where I say worry about everybody else.”🗣️“A teacher will stay at a school without supportive parents if they have supportive administrators.”🗣️“Support them publicly and criticize privately.”🗣️“If you do it right, it’s the best career ever.”\n🧠 Strategies You’ll LearnHow to build stronger staff relationships.Simple ways to create positive parent connections.How principals can support teachers during the first month.How new administrators can approach school culture and change.How to give feedback without damaging relationships.➕ Additional PracticesSpend 15 minutes a day making positive family contacts.Check in with people outside your normal circle.Ask families about students' interests and concerns.Celebrate progress beyond academics.Aim for more praise than criticism.Take time to know the people behind their job titles.📚 Resources and Links🔗 Gerry Brooks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gerrybrooksprin/?hl=en🔗 Gerry Brooks Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/GerryBrooks\n❤️ Love This Episode?✅ Share it with a fellow educator!\n⭐ Rate & Review to help more teachers find this show💬 Join the Conversation on social media or in your next staff meeting!💡Check out our...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/H4liWdY1xtMscQdFua-WDg0togPx-4mqxbFLQt2ZRrg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81N2U1/MTMwNWYzZDkyNGYz/ODgyYjExYWM5NjU1/YWYwOS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}