E167

Creating a Culture of Authenticity in Education

From Better Leaders Better Schools · Hosted by Daniel Bauer

2024-07-10·00:54:45

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In this episode of Better Leaders Better Schools: Charles Hartney is the Head of Upper School and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion coordinator at The Park School of Buffalo, a progressive, independent school serving students from PreK and Montessori through Grade 12. Outside of school, Charlie is a proud husband and father of two, an avid reader, and a lifelong Buffalo sports fan. #GoBills.

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Charles Hartney is the Head of Upper School and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion coordinator at The Park School of Buffalo, a progressive, independent school serving students from PreK and Montessori through Grade 12. Outside of school, Charlie is a proud husband and father of two, an avid reader, and a lifelong Buffalo sports fan. #GoBills. Show Highlights Create intentional deposits with every member of your learning community. Charles' highlights his quest from transitioning from teacher to administrator within the same building. Significance of seeking help by involving others in decision-making processes. Cultivate a celebratory culture without having to be the cheerleader type. A culture team doesn't exist without both faculty and student representatives. Importance of curiosity, compassion, and community in education. A framework that gives you the permission to be the kind of leader that you want to be. "I want people to remember that you don't have to be in a moment of crisis to seek help, to get unstuck or to think again about the work that you do. If anybody out there is like me and has been resistant to help in the past, or feels like they might be burdening other...