Collaboration Without Conformity: Protecting Teacher Agency with Kallie Ash - Ep 114

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In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by Kallie Ash, an 11-year veteran educator, licensed administrator, and founder of Phased Mastery. Together, they explore why true collaboration does NOT mean conformity. Discover how teams can build shared language, engage in ongoing professional learning, and challenge each other's thinking while keeping teacher agency and professional decision-making at the center. 

Learn more about Kallie Ash at http://www.phasedmastery.com

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