S1E11 - Nurturing Growth in Classrooms and at Home with Alycia Bermingham
04/25/24 • 38 min
Educator Alycia Bermingham shares her experience balancing leadership in learning and motherhood on Positively Leading the Podcast with host Jenny Cole. They discuss managing multiple roles, mentorship, and collaborative networks in education.
Alycia talks about revamping the history curriculum, supporting new teachers, and her leadership philosophy centered on empathy and empowerment. She emphasizes personalized support and the use of tools like cognitive coaching and digital platforms for effective team coordination. Her narrative incorporates insights from Brené Brown and parenthood, providing guidance for aspiring leaders.
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Educator Alycia Bermingham shares her experience balancing leadership in learning and motherhood on Positively Leading the Podcast with host Jenny Cole. They discuss managing multiple roles, mentorship, and collaborative networks in education.
Alycia talks about revamping the history curriculum, supporting new teachers, and her leadership philosophy centered on empathy and empowerment. She emphasizes personalized support and the use of tools like cognitive coaching and digital platforms for effective team coordination. Her narrative incorporates insights from Brené Brown and parenthood, providing guidance for aspiring leaders.
Did you know there is more? You can access every episode, show notes, links and more via my website Positively Beaming.
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Imagine a world where education is custom-fit for each student. That’s the future Ness and I discuss, focusing on empowering students through collaborative efforts. We highlight the importance of recognizing each student's unique abilities, particularly those often overlooked. We also talk about how partnerships between schools, industries, and community organizations can create a stronger support network for students. This episode reflects the courage needed to embrace leadership, the resilience to overcome challenges, and the openness to adapt to new situations. Join us for this meaningful conversation, and if it strikes a chord with you, don’t forget to subscribe, follow, and leave a review to join our ongoing conversation.
Did you know there is more? You can access every episode, show notes, links and more via my website Positively Beaming.
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Positively Leading - S1E11 - Nurturing Growth in Classrooms and at Home with Alycia Bermingham
Transcript
Hello and welcome back to Positively Leading the Podcast . I'm your host , Jenny Cole , and I'm thrilled to have with me as my guest today Alycia Bermingham . Welcome , Alycia .
Alycia BerminghamHi , Jenny , thanks for having me .
Jenny ColePleasure . When I first met Alycia , I was running a leadership progra
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