School Sparks with Dr. Desi Cameron

For all who work at a school: I lay out 5 questions to ponder to help break you out of a perfectionist’s mindset and move toward accomplishing the work with less stress!

This is for anyone: 1. Write down (and perhaps share with someone) what you’re grateful for, at least three things each day: specific moments, people, lessons, etc. 2. Express gratitude for others: by email, text, handwritten note, to share the impact they make and what you most appreciate about them!

For anyone who works at a school: 4 ways to incorporate music into the life of your school for positive change!

For teachers and leaders: Here are 5 tips to help you navigate a parent complaint or concern!

For teachers and leaders: In this episode, I talk about ways teachers and leaders can build in reflection practices with an eye toward growth. Teachers can collect data to help shape their teaching practice, and help students develop their awareness of their learning. Leaders can get a sense of what individuals took away from a meeting as well as get feedback on how to continuously improve meetings.

Four steps to take when someone brings a problem or frustration your way. 1: Listen for 5 minutes. 2: Pause and name it 3: Reframe toward problem solving 4: Have the person who brought the problem to you bring ideas on how to solve the issue first before giving your own ideas!

For anyone who works at a school: three tips you can try today! They will make a difference!

For anyone who works at a school: 3 tips to help you grow and learn from a mistake.

This spark is for all those who work in a school: Three types of mentors we all would benefit from having in our lives to support our work in schools!

For anyone who works at a school: here are some words to get you started in a positive frame of mind! You’ve got this!