In this Season 1 final episode, I welcome my dad, Robert McLean, who has worked in leadership roles throughout his life. Robert shares some very interesting stories and lessons learned during his life-long leadership journey with us. Listen to this episode on your favourite platform: Or listen here: YouTube: BIOGRAPHY Robert McLean is a distinguished … More This is Leadership – EP21: Robert McLean
In this episode, I connect with Jonathan Nalder – educator, storyteller, and Edunaut in Brisbane, Queensland Australia. Jonathan talks to us about STEM Punks and the work that he is doing in schools around cross-curriculum planning and learning. We talk about the impact of chatbots and how they can be used to leverage powerful learning. … More This Is Leadership – EP20: Jonathan Nalder
In this episode, I connect with Mary Howard, a grade 6 Nationally Board Certified Teacher in Grand Island, New York. Mary talks to us about how educators can leverage ChatGPT in all aspects of teaching. She encourages us to elevate and adapt our pedagogy using innovative strategies and tools. Mary discusses how important it is … More This Is Leadership – EP19: Mary Howard
In this episode, I connect with Jed Stefanowicz, Digital Learning Coach in Walpole, Massachusetts. Jed talks about how important and impactful coaching is in education. He touches on the differences between professional development and professional learning, and how we need to get out of our comfort zone to grow. Jed tells us that as leaders, … More This Is Leadership – EP18: Jed Stefanowicz
In this episode, I connect with Sandra Donahue, President of the Catholic Principal’s Council of Ontario (CPCO). Sandra explains how important it is for principals to be solid in relationship building and well-grounded when it comes to teaching and learning. She talks about how infusing her passions into her role as a leader has served … More This Is Leadership – EP17: Sandra Donahue
In this episode, I connect with Lisa Lamoureux-Collins, System Principal of Student Well-Being and Equity at the Near North District School Board in North Bay, Ontario Canada. Lisa is also the former President of the Ontario Principals Council. Lisa talks to us about the challenges of shifting from online to in-person learning and the power … More This Is Leadership – EP16: Lisa Lamoureux-Collins
Great point here from Simon Sinek : we are not all visionaries, however anyone can find and contribute to someone else’s vision. You can be a visionary, but maybe not in all aspects of life. For example, I can have a vision for a particular initiative at work, but find someone else’s vision for another … More Find A Vision