Lorna Hewson
Lead Learner and Co-Founder, Jigsaw Learning
Appears in 104 Episodes
Building Spaces That Foster Adult Collaboration in Schools - Ep 99
In this weeks episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna share considerations when purposefully designing a space for teams to collaborate. Conne...
How to Build a Connected K-12 Universe Through Impact Standards with Jeff Bradbury - Ep 98
Wondering which leadership books help build strong, collaborative teams? We’ve got you covered! Download the list! - https://bit.ly/102reads Access a workshop guide t...
The Ultimate School Leadership Summit - How to Start the School Year Strong! - Ep 97
A successful school year doesn't happen by accident—it is the direct result of the intentional groundwork laid over the summer months. Without a clear, proactive plan,...
How Self-Care Sustains Collaborative Cultures with Barb Flowers - Ep 96
Access a workshop guide to help your team unpack their norms and help them have a greater impact on your collaborative efforts - https://bit.ly/jlnorms 10 Consideratio...
Motivate Staff and Drive Student Success with Visual Scoreboards - Ep 95
In this weeks pdcast of Building a Culture of Collaboration , Kurtis and Lorna reflect on the value of visualizing data for your school team to create focus, urgency a...
Strengthening Teams Through High-Impact Collaboration Structures with David K Richards - Ep 94
Did you know EVERY school needs four layers of teams to not only respond to the needs of students but build instructional capacity with intentionality and focus? Lear...
How to Create Facilitation Opportunities to Build Leadership Capacity - Ep 93
4 Mistakes Leaders Make When Planning for Collaborative Team Meetings We highlight four common mistakes leaders often make when planning their first collaborative team...
Leveraging External Team Members to Meet Diverse Student Needs with Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan - Ep 92
The Developing a Continuum of Supports workshop guide helps teams identify actionable supports across the school for all students regardless of their needs from univer...
How School Leaders Can Plan an Effective Annual Calendar - Ep 91
4 Mistakes Leaders Make When Planning for Collaborative Team Meetings We highlight four common mistakes leaders often make when planning their first collaborative team...
How Locus of Control Impacts Teacher Efficacy and Student Success - Ep 89
In this weeks podcast episode, Kurtis and Lorna discuss what is the locus of control and why keeping our primary focus on what is in our locus of control can have subs...
Navigating the Implementation Dip in School Change - Ep 87
In this weeks podcast episode, Kurtis and Lorna explore what is an implementation dip and how to attend to them when leading change in your organization. Connected Res...
Building Collaborative Cultures That Drive Literacy Success with Mark Onuscheck and Jeanne Spiller - Ep 86
In this replay episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Jeanne Spiller and Mark Onuscheck, two educational leaders, authors and c...
Your School’s Success Hinges on Its Lead Team - Ep 85
Creating Focus for Collaborative Planning WITHOUT Micromanaging Your Teams. Access a workshop guide to help your team STOP focusing on things outside of our locus of c...
Is the Purpose of Your Meetings Actually Clear? - Ep 83
In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna discuss why making the purpose of your meetings crystal clear within your organization. Want to ensure your team meetings are ...
Leading Organizations That Attract and Retain Great Educators | Encore Episode - Ep 82
Access a workshop guide to help your teams craft effective goals to guide their collaborative work - https://bit.ly/jlgoals Access the FREE Guide for Leaders to Devel...
Great Leaders Don’t Wing It—They Systemize - Ep 81
In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna reflect on a trip to Disneyland which prompted their thinking about the importance of systems in any organization. Effective o...
Lead from the Balcony: Gaining Perspective for Better Team Leadership - Encore Episode - Ep 80
Creating Focus for Collaborative Planning WITHOUT Micromanaging Your Teams. Access a workshop guide to help your team STOP focusing on things outside of our locus of c...
Fun Ways to Reinforce Team Norms - Ep 79
In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna share some ideas to consider when wanting to bring some fun to your team norms. Many of the ideas shared are about ensuring h...
Beyond the Poster: Making Team Norms Real - Ep 77
Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna share the value of unpacking no...
Surviving to Thriving: Building Long-Term Collaborative Cultures with Andrew Marotta - Ep 76
Looking to learn more and get started with a powerful meeting structure that will transform your school’s MTSS efforts? Access the Collaborative Team Meeting Starter ...