Great leadership requires navigating daily tensions—strong yet humble, visionary yet grounded, decisive yet adaptable. This session explores The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership by Tim Elmore, guiding learners through the essential tensions that effective leaders learn to balance rather than resolve. Through discussion and practical applications, the session invites participants to reflect on how seemingly opposing qualities—such as leading with authority while fostering collaboration, or maintaining high expectations while supporting staff and student well‑being—show up in schools and classrooms. Participants will examine how embracing these paradoxes can elevate their influence, decision‑making, and authenticity. Designed for teacher leaders and administrators at any stage, this session empowers learners to lead with clarity and confidence in an ever‑changing educational environment.
Do you have instructional aides or paraprofessionals in your classroom? Do you intentionally set up your activities and classroom environment to make the most of their assistance in the classroom? Do they have the tools and strategies to help spark interest and keep students engaged throughout the lesson? Come learn and share some strategies on how to utilize classroom aides and paraprofessionals to keep students engaged and maximize their learning in the classroom.
