Ellie Drago-Severson

In our work with school leaders, practitioners frequently tell us that leading schools while navigating the complexities of current times is too difficult for a principal to do alone. Collaboration has always been important, but even more so now, with all the stresses and unknowns we are facing. In this […]

“With so much unrest and uncertainty in our nation, in this city, and in our district, teams continue to be the glue that holds my school together. I make sure to ask teachers, ‘How are you feeling?’ They all need a place to emote, to learn, to plan, and to […]

Feedback plays an important role in education. New teacher and principal evaluation systems, the Common Core State Standards, and Race to the Top initiatives, among others, underscore the critical importance of giving and receiving meaningful, actionable, and effective feedback to colleagues — regardless of their roles in schools. But when […]

At a recent workshop I delivered on practices that support adult growth, John, a New York City principal for more than 20 years, captured the others’ experiences. “I have a master’s degree in educational administration and have taken many courses and workshops on leadership and administration since earning my degree,” […]

By Ellie Drago-Severson

How can you better support teachers' growth By Ellie Drago-Severson