To conclude this year's episodes, I sit down with Dr. Jasmine Kullar, chief school leadership officer and author of Training Teacher Leaders in a PLC at Work: A Guide to Cultivating Shared Leadership, to uncover the power of teacher leadership. Dr. Kullar shares why principals can’t do it all alone and why cultivating teacher leaders is crucial for school success. We dive into the barriers that often hinder teachers from stepping into leadership roles and explore practical strategies for overcoming them. Dr. Kullar also offers expert advice on selecting the right teacher leaders and highlights key areas to focus on when developing leadership skills. Whether you’re a principal seeking to empower your staff or a teacher aspiring to lead, this conversation provides actionable insights to inspire growth, collaboration, and shared leadership in your school. Tune in for an episode filled with practical strategies and thought-provoking ideas! About Dr. Jasmine Kullar Jasmine K. Kullar, EdD, is a chief school leadership officer overseeing over 100 schools in a large metropolitan school district in Georgia. She is also a faculty member in the College of Professional Studies Educational Leadership Department at a postsecondary institution outside of Atlanta, where she has been involved with the national University Principal Preparation Initiative (UPPI) in redesigning university educational leadership programs. Prior to these roles, Dr. Kullar was an assistant superintendent for five years and a middle school principal for seven years at two separate schools. With over fifteen years of school leadership experience, Dr. Kullar has worked at the elementary, middle, and high school levels in both Canada and the United States, giving her a depth of experience. Her journey with professional learning communities (PLCs) began in her first year of teaching, almost 25 years ago, when she attended a PLC workshop and heard Dr. Richard DuFour and Dr. Robert Eaker. Since then, she has been implementing PLC tenets as a teacher. When she became a school administrator, she led her school to become the first school in the state of Georgia to receive Model PLC at Work^® status and garnered statewide attention for professional learning communities. Dr. Kullar has worked with schools and districts in over 25 states. Her work includes keynoting, speaking at events, facilitating professional development for small and large crowds, coaching teams, and working to develop school and district leadership teams. Her areas of expertise include professional learning communities, response to intervention, educator wellness, women in leadership, building teacher leadership teams, and supporting teacher teams and leadership. She is the author of Connecting Through Leadership: The Promise of Precise and Effective Communication in Schools; coauthor of Building Your Building: How to Hire and Keep Great Teachers; coauthor of The Educator Wellness Plan Book and Journal: Continuous Growth for Each Season of Your Professional Life; and coeditor of Women Who Lead: Insights, Inspiration, and Guidance to Grow as an Educator. Follow Dr. Jasmine Kullar Website: https://www.solutiontree.com/jasmine-k-kullar.html https://www.amazon.com/Training-Teacher-Leaders-PLC-Work%C2%AE/dp/1960574809?crid=1OBXYZ1G449K6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.AAuzTUzwUOIsQyjVuN4f8RP9hVSDphR5TmBneOHL1PWHIvCCLACYaAx1yAx-u49j6rNe2N_AidJ7w-1IQc-XScaMQWAGYQjFANp06hlyrWc.UzZFo_hhttbIpm-IK7IPOxDCGNcx4NuT8kT1IA7_BhU&dib_tag=se&keywords=dr+jasmine+kullar&qid=1735492566&sprefix=dr+jasmine+kulla%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1-fkmr0&linkCode=ll1&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=8bd4c88c949bfb961b64533f54f3f982&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl —

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I’m thrilled to share some exciting news with all of you—I’ve officially joined the Worthy Educator speaking bureau! This incredible organization was created by my former guest and friend, Walter McKenzie, and I couldn’t be more honored to be a part of it. If your school or district is looking for professional development in student discipline, mental health, healthy habits, or leadership training in the new year, I’d love to connect with you. Head over to https://www.theworthyeducator.com/featured-educator-joshua-stamper for more information. Let’s work together to create impactful, lasting change in education.

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I’m happy to announce that my book, “Aspire to Lead”, won the 2022 Leadership Book Award from Speak Up Talk Radio!  It is a great honor to get this kind of recognition and I really appreciate all your support! The book is available for purchase on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1953852386/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1953852386&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=0d9c336e3db6ab16cbb08421ef3e4175  

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