{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Building a Culture of Collaboration","title":"Courage as a Pre-Requisite: Empowerment & Collaboration in Middle Schools with Katie Powell - Ep 78","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3160,"description":"Access a workshop guide to help your teams craft effective goals to guide their collaborative work - https://bit.ly/jlgoals\nAccess the FREE Guide for Leaders to Develop and Reinforce Team Norms - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguide\nHow do we move from \"working in silos\" to a thriving, empowered school culture?\nIn this episode, we engage with Katie Powell, Director for Middle Level Programs for AMLE and author of Boredom Busters and Frustration Busters. Katie shares fascinating insights from AMLE’s research-evidenced best practices, specifically focusing on why leadership requires a blend of courage and collaboration.\nIn this episode, we discuss:\nThe link between staff empowerment and student success.\nWhat \"courageous leadership\" looks like in a middle school setting.\nPractical ways to bust frustration through better team dynamics.\nLessons learned from AMLE \"Schools of Distinction.\"\nAbout Our Guest: Katie Powell works closely with schools and districts through book studies, assessments, and professional development. Her work is dedicated to helping middle-grade educators create environments where both teachers and students can thrive.\nLearn more about Katie Powell at http://teachbeyondthedesk.com\n---------\nConnect with Katie Powell\nEmail: kpowell@amle.org\nX: @beyond_the_desk\nLinkedIn: katiepowellbeyondthedesk/\nOther: http://amle.org\nConnect with Kurtis Hewson \nEmail: kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca \nX: @hewsonk27\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27 \nLinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson \n______________________\n#collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership #systems\nAre you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and sustain a strong culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/free\nInterested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/_HhjNHgRHetp32f3rElU2BWGVwNZbLGNYIF0Vn55BsQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xYjk2/NTkxZGFiNjIxOTU0/NGZiMTAwOGFjNmI5/ZjUyMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}