Educational Leadership
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Thurlow and Mills’ (2015) article titled “Telling tales out of school: Sensemaking and narratives of legitimacy in an organisational change process” suffers from a case of ‘missing research problem’. But, their work is not without merit for leaders.
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My proposed research focuses on enrollment data from international schools in Hong Kong and the surrounding area in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, very little academic literature relating to international schools, enrollment, and the crisis that is the COVID-19 pandemic exist. This gap in the literature is a problem that I can begin…
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In July 2021, I spent a few weeks visiting my family in Canada. During which, I reflected on my career and considered my future career goals. At that point I was a physical education teacher with a Masters degree who loved what I did everyday. I was accomplished and loving life. While also understanding that…
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I’ve found a book that you should read: Know What You’re FOR by Jeff Henderson. Check out this article for a book summary, my thoughts, an Atlantic Canadian example, and next steps.
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Adding value to the leaders around you through purposeful development is one of your most important responsibilities as a leader.
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On further reflection, with sharpened perspective gained from years as an educator at some phenomenal international schools, I continue to see this mentor’s gems of wisdom shine brighter and brighter. I call this particular gem the “mentorship mindset”. It has helped to continually develop me as a leader and I hope that it will benefit…
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The Motive: Why So Many Abdicate Their Most Important Responsibilities by Patrick Lencioni is a must read for both current and prospective leaders everywhere. It is a call for leaders to examine their reasons for leading. To boil their leadership practice down and examine their hearts.
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I developed a deep love for the game of basketball by playing with close friends who became my brothers: Michael Vickruck, Logan Crossman, and Marc McDougall. One of the games that sticks out most in my memory is from way back in 6th grade… This story is about enabling others to have success in their…
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A local advocacy group for autistic children is demanding more one-to-one instructional time for their children. As Superintendent, outline the steps you would take to effectively deal with this delegation given finite time and resources, understanding district collective agreements, as well as provincial and federal legislation?
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I originally wrote this article in August, 2019. This is an interview of Mr. Stephen Ladas, one of my personal & professional mentors. Mr. Ladas is the headmaster of a school called the International Community School Bangkok (ICS). ICS is a K-12, private, not-for-profit international school. The key questions (numbered 1-9 below) highlight different challenges…
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Assessing how ICS is doing in reference to the 2016-17 School Improvement Indicators document, there are two performance indicators which are essential aspects for school improvement. 1) “The principal encourages, welcomes and employs feedback from staff members, students and families” and 2) “School administrators are visible in the school and model quality interactions with staff…
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I am a product of a system that worked tirelessly to help me grow as a teacher leader and for that I am grateful.
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The Alberta education system has achieved a great deal of success using the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) as a measurement. In 2010, Alberta received top Canadian scores in Science and Literacy as well as second place in Math
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Student growth is why educators do what they do. In order for student growth to occur regularly and effectively, schools must adopt the strategy of continuous teacher growth. Continuous teacher growth must be a goal, a mindset, and a daily task (hence the use of the word “continuous”) which must be conceptualized and led by…
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Dr. Lyle Hamm has been an associate professor at the University of New Brunswick since 2013. The context of Dr. Hamm’s work is in culturally diverse leadership and training leaders to succeed in culturally diverse settings. Dr. Hamm’s work has primarily taken place in New Brunswick, Canada. In particular, Dr. Hamm contributed to a gap…
Josiah Marr Consulting 