Healing in the Hallways

For as long as Danielle can remember, she has always wanted to be an educator. Danielle’s love for learning and sharing with others is a lifelong passion and crusade to which she devotes her heart and soul. Within her career path as an educator, she has engaged and inspired others as a Teacher, Learning Coach, Assessment and Data Consultant, Vice Principal, and now Principal. 

Her favorite and most important role, however, is as a mom. Born in Chemainus, British Columbia, and raised in Saskatchewan with her family, her roots are here, in the Land of the Living Skies. The art of sharing stories comes from her grandfather and father, who instilled in her a love of the art of communication and making connections with all you meet. 

Through these experiences, stories, and the love of learning and educating, the idea of creating a collection of stories, problems, and most importantly solutions, emerged. Danielle is the author of a book titled “Healing in the Halls: a reflection of the pandemic and its impact on schools education and families”. It’s a poignant and timely exploration of the profound changes brought by the covid-19 pandemic in the realm of Education. It's also a thought-provoking book because it dives into the heart of the crisis, shedding light on how schools, educators, students, and families navigated unprecedented challenges.

Show Notes:

In this episode, Danielle, an educator with a long-standing passion for learning and sharing, discusses her journey throughout various roles in education, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. She highlights the challenges faced by students, families, and educators, and the emotional toll the pandemic took on everyone involved.

Danielle shares insights from her book "Healing in the Halls," which reflects on the pandemic's impact on schools and explores solutions for moving forward. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging trauma, understanding community needs, and leveraging newfound technological skills and community bonds to foster an inclusive and supportive educational environment. The episode concludes with Danielle sharing advice for educational leaders on supporting and empowering their communities.

 
Book Marks:

00:00 Introduction to Danielle's Journey

00:53 The Impact of the Pandemic on Education

02:34 Navigating the Challenges of Online Learning

04:36 Adapting to New Roles and Environments

08:45 Emotional and Community Support

11:46 Reflecting on the Lessons Learned

15:40 Future Directions and Healing

25:22 Personal Insights and Advice

30:17 Conclusion and Contact Information 

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I’ve been an educator in Massachusetts for 23 years.  I’m finishing my 16th year as a building leader.  I’m a teacher centered Principal and passionate about continuous improvement and the idea that success is not a destination, but a process. I’m active on social media, vlog about continuous improvement on a weekly basis, and wrote a book also called SEEing to Lead as a way to help everyone improve education as a whole by promoting my “just cause”: improving the educational experience for as many people as possible by being purposeful, acting with integrity, and building character. 

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