Hallway Leadership

When teachers are teaching their classes, they must be actively engaged in what is happening in their space. Roaming, answering questions, facilitating, monitoring, assessing, managing, and the ing verbs go on. There is a reason the old adage of 'teach from your feet, not from your seat' is still relevant today. Teachers must be held to this standard because when kids are in their classrooms, they must be present to make sure their students are safe, learning, and engaged. It is the most important job. Teachers get to school early, stay late, and work on the weekends to do the paperwork part of the job. That should also apply to the Lead Learner in the building: The Principal. Come on a journey with us as we delve into the thematic idea of, "How Now Shall We Lead?" Principals, Superintendents, Assistant Principals, Counselors, Teachers, Educators, how do you lead, and how can we serve our schools and student populations?

Katie Kinder, author of Untold Teaching Truths, is a professional learning facilitator, and she has been an educator since 2006. She brings her message of hope, fun, and real strategies to educators all over the nation. She believes that life is fun, and learning should most definitely be fun. A teacher of the year, top five district finalist, Speaker, Author, Professional Development Leader, a Mom, a Wife, a Fierce Advocate for Education, OKC Rotary Teacher of the Month, and grant award winner, Katie has learned a trick or two in the classroom, so come on in, and have some fun, and hook your students from day one!
Derrick Sier is an acclaimed facilitator, author of My Life of Lists, Small Stories, Big Team, and Dear Ricky. Over the last 20 years, Derrick's passion for social and group dynamics has reached every area of his life. Using his B.S. in Kinesiology, M.A. in Theological Studies, 20+ years of community and culture experience in the education and corporate settings. Derrick shares his love for people and the betterment of the environments in which they connect around the world. He is a dad, a husband, and a fierce friend. Taylor Upchurch is a seasoned educator with over 18 years of experience in the field. He holds a B.S. in Secondary Education and a M.A. in Educational Leadership. He is a proud father and husband and values his family as his top priority. Taylor lives by his personal motto of "be patient and show grace." He is a natural leader and communicator, and has a talent for bringing people together and fostering a sense of community. Taylor has led numerous professional development sessions on classroom management and building positive relationships within the classroom.