The Next Great School Leader Challenge: Hiring and Nuturing Educators Who Can Thrive On Ambiguity and Chaos

One thing school leaders discovered over the last two years is that leading staff through ambiguity and chaos requires a unique skill set that most of us were never taught. In this episode, we identify specific skills and strategies for hiring and supporting staff who can thrive in the uncertainty of the education landscape ahead.

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Michelle Zimmerman has taught students from ages 3-16. She received her Ph.D. in learning sciences and human development from the College of Education at the University of Washington in Seattle, and her research has been recognized with multiple awards. She currently leads the ongoing re-envisioning at Renton Prep Christian School in Renton, Washington. Microsoft selected Renton Prep as the first K-12 Microsoft Flagship School in the United States in September 2018. Since 2007, Zimmerman has presented around the world for groups including the American Education Research Association, UCLA CRESST, ISTE, NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering, New York Academy of Sciences and New York Academy of Medicine, as well as at multiple edtech conferences and universities.