The Unique Role and Ministry of an Interim Administrator – Part 2
Faith-based schools may choose to appoint an internal interim to serve in the lead role to allow time to hire a new head of school. This role of standing in the gap is more significant than just stepping up to run the school for a period of months. Effective...
The Unique Role and Ministry of an Interim Administrator – Part 1
“And who knows but what thou art come into the kingdom for such a time as this.” – Esther 4:14 In the life of a faith-based school, it is not uncommon to need an interim to temporarily fill the lead administrative position. One solution is the internal interim –...
Interview with Lisa Joyner, part 2
We welcomed to The Teacher’s Lounge Dr. Lisa Joyner, chair of the Christian Education Department at Veritas Baptist College and Online College, a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Lisa specializes in special education, having helped...
#phonefreeschools – How to Talk to Your School District about Removing Smartphones
Blog, Classroom Culture, Educator Insights, High School, Leadership, Middle School, Resources, School Culture, Technology Integration | January 26, 2024
This is a reposting of a blog post from Protect Young Eyes on a significant topic that is relevant to all of us, and we hope you find this helpful in your efforts to lead and teach. Please go to protectyoungeyes.com for further information or more resources. I’m...
Parent-Teacher Conferences: An Opportunity for Unity
Blog, Character Development, Educator Insights, Encouragement, Leadership, School Leadership, Spiritual Formation | January 2, 2024
Parent-teacher conferences can often cause a lot of anxiety. Parents might be concerned about what a teacher will say about their child. A teacher might be concerned about anything negative that a parent will say. But in a Christian school, it should be different. The...