Publications
Instructional Leadership
In this Edutopia article, Jo discusses the criteria for success in leveraging evaluations: active engagement, collaboration, and clarity.
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Wellness is something that school leaders often promote. However, they rarely take care of themselves. In this ASCD article, Jo cautions leaders (and leaders of leaders) about the dangers of "wellness fraud" and what to do about it.
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In this article, Jo describes the key elements of making an effective instructional leadership team.
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In this article, Jo describe 5 key tips for leaders on how to effective lead using curriculum.
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Instructional Practice
Family Engagement Series (Spring 2023)
Communicating with Families Via Email
In partnership with Relate, Then Educate, Jo created a series of publications related to family engagement.
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Classroom Management Series (Fall 2022)
The Importance of Strong Directions
In partnership with Relate, Then Educate, Jo created a series of publications related to classroom management.
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In this achievethecore.org, Jo reviews an specific instructional move to help student feel safe to share in the classroom.
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Change Management
Leaders should plan for seven key elements when executing any change. This article outlines all seven so school leaders can plan appropriately.
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This article presents a matrix for "greasing the skids" - influencing others to consider changes that a school must implement.
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Is the change your a leading technical or adaptive? This article outlines the importance of how to consider a scope of school change.
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In this article, Jo outlines the top 3 reasons why school leaders fail at change.
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Other
In this Tulsa World article, Jo describes the importance of considering school leader development in light of the state superintendent race.
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In this Tulsa World article, Jo articulates the challenges that school leaders face in light of the growing teacher shortage in Oklahoma.
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