Empowering Teachers and Their Students with Teach FX
04/03/24 • 36 min
Kristen Horton began her career in education at Navajo Mountain Community School as a teacher in a multi-age classroom. Dr. Horton has a commitment to supporting students and teachers through collective educator agency and relational capacity. Dr. Horton currently serves as principal of Continental Colony Elementary School and founder of
L.E.A.D.S. She understands support for teachers will sustain her “why” every day, to increase life chances for students.
Joseph Hyun started his educator journey at UCSD when he signed up to tutor local high school students and discovered his passion for teaching math and commitment to fighting for social justice. Today Joseph serves as the Head of Partner Success at TeachFX, where he supports teachers in increasing equitable opportunities for their students to participate and engage in learning.
Show Highlights
- TeachFX brings significant shifts in leadership for professional learning and coaching.
- Leadership strategies to support student learning and teacher growth.
- Purpose-driven curricula to save time and address learning gaps.
- The most important principle when designing curriculum.
- Tips to encourage diverse forms of dialogue that deepen understanding and promote active participation.
- Avoid ineffective PD sessions that lack teacher agency by encouraging professional learning.
- Support teachers in increasing equitable opportunities for student engagement and participation.
- Transferring ownership to students, using these tools.
“The scariest place to be in is the same place as last year, grow."
-Dr Horton
Get the episode transcript here!
Dr Horton’s Resources & Contact Info: Read my latest book!Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional developmentTM work – Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership.
Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today!
Apply to the MastermindThe mastermind is changing the landscape of professional development for school leaders.
100% of our members agree that the mastermind is the #1 way they grow their leadership skills.
Apply to the mastermind today!
How We Serve LeadersThe School Leadership ScorecardTM
Identify your highest leverage areas for growth this year in 10 -minutes or less.
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/scorecard
Month-to-Month Principal Checklist
As a principal with so much to do, you might be thinking, where do I even start?
When you download The Principal Checklist you’ll get
- 12-months of general tasks that every campus need to do
- Space to write your campus specific items.
- Space to reflect and not what worked as well as a space of what didn’t work
Go to https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/principal-checklist to download now.
Ruckus Maker Mindset ToolTM
The “secret” to peak performance is ot complicated. It’s a plan on how to optimize the five fundamentals found in The Ruckus Maker Mindset ToolTM.
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/mindset
The Positive Spotlight ToolTM
Energy flows to where attention goes!
If you want to get more of what you want, when you want it as a school leader I have a tool for you...
Download The Positive Spotlight ToolTM for free here:
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/positive
The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting ToolTM
Are you ready to accomplish more?
With less effort and in less time?
When you download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting ToolTM I’ll send you the tool and a short 8-minute coaching video that shows you how to work smarter, not harder...and create more value for your school campus.
Download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting ToolTM for free at
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/goals
SHOW SPONSORS:How much student talk happened today...
Kristen Horton began her career in education at Navajo Mountain Community School as a teacher in a multi-age classroom. Dr. Horton has a commitment to supporting students and teachers through collective educator agency and relational capacity. Dr. Horton currently serves as principal of Continental Colony Elementary School and founder of
L.E.A.D.S. She understands support for teachers will sustain her “why” every day, to increase life chances for students.
Joseph Hyun started his educator journey at UCSD when he signed up to tutor local high school students and discovered his passion for teaching math and commitment to fighting for social justice. Today Joseph serves as the Head of Partner Success at TeachFX, where he supports teachers in increasing equitable opportunities for their students to participate and engage in learning.
Show Highlights
- TeachFX brings significant shifts in leadership for professional learning and coaching.
- Leadership strategies to support student learning and teacher growth.
- Purpose-driven curricula to save time and address learning gaps.
- The most important principle when designing curriculum.
- Tips to encourage diverse forms of dialogue that deepen understanding and promote active participation.
- Avoid ineffective PD sessions that lack teacher agency by encouraging professional learning.
- Support teachers in increasing equitable opportunities for student engagement and participation.
- Transferring ownership to students, using these tools.
“The scariest place to be in is the same place as last year, grow."
-Dr Horton
Get the episode transcript here!
Dr Horton’s Resources & Contact Info: Read my latest book!Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional developmentTM work – Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership.
Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today!
Apply to the MastermindThe mastermind is changing the landscape of professional development for school leaders.
100% of our members agree that the mastermind is the #1 way they grow their leadership skills.
Apply to the mastermind today!
How We Serve LeadersThe School Leadership ScorecardTM
Identify your highest leverage areas for growth this year in 10 -minutes or less.
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/scorecard
Month-to-Month Principal Checklist
As a principal with so much to do, you might be thinking, where do I even start?
When you download The Principal Checklist you’ll get
- 12-months of general tasks that every campus need to do
- Space to write your campus specific items.
- Space to reflect and not what worked as well as a space of what didn’t work
Go to https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/principal-checklist to download now.
Ruckus Maker Mindset ToolTM
The “secret” to peak performance is ot complicated. It’s a plan on how to optimize the five fundamentals found in The Ruckus Maker Mindset ToolTM.
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/mindset
The Positive Spotlight ToolTM
Energy flows to where attention goes!
If you want to get more of what you want, when you want it as a school leader I have a tool for you...
Download The Positive Spotlight ToolTM for free here:
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/positive
The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting ToolTM
Are you ready to accomplish more?
With less effort and in less time?
When you download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting ToolTM I’ll send you the tool and a short 8-minute coaching video that shows you how to work smarter, not harder...and create more value for your school campus.
Download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting ToolTM for free at
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/goals
SHOW SPONSORS:How much student talk happened today...
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How I limit Surprises as a School Leader
David Moffa is the Principal at Holy Cross Preparatory Academy, a private school in Delran, NJ serving students in grades 9-12. David has taught at the high school level in both public and private schools, and his mission as a school leader is to build communities where teachers and students feel a deep sense of personal value and empowerment.
Show Highlights
- Strategies to build trust within a school community.
- Dave shares how the Mastermind is an investment in his growth as a leader, personal development, and leveraging the collective wisdom.
- Systems-level thinking for creating an "automatic" school.
- Elevate your leadership to the next level through delegation and systems-level thinking.
- Principal Checklist to prioritization on what works and what needs improvement.
- Tips to start a parent support group, crowdsourcing information on PTO operations and where to get valuable input.
- Building a leadership playbook through continuous action and reflection.
“I would use a phrase from Bart Simpson. Work smarter, not harder, that's what it comes down to. Work smarter, not harder. Why spend 6 hours a night on your own trying to solve things when you can come to a group (Mastermind) of people for an hour, bounce ideas off people, learn from other people, grow personally, grow professionally, and all of a sudden, everybody's better off.”
-Dave Moffa
Get the episode transcript here!
Dave’s Resources & Contact Info: Read my latest book!Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional developmentTM work – Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership.
Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today!
Apply to the MastermindThe mastermind is changing the landscape of professional development for school leaders.
100% of our members agree that the mastermind is the #1 way they grow their leadership skills.
Apply to the mastermind today!
How We Serve LeadersThe School Leadership ScorecardTM
Identify your highest leverage areas for growth this year in 10 -minutes or less.
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/scorecard
Month-to-Month Principal Checklist
As a principal with so much to do, you might be thinking, where do I even start?
When you download The Principal Checklist you’ll get
- 12-months of general tasks that every campus need to do
- Space to write your campus specific items.
- Space to reflect and not what worked as well as a space of what didn’t work
Go to https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/principal-checklist to download now.
Ruckus Maker Mindset ToolTM
The “secret” to peak performance is ot complicated. It’s a plan on how to optimize the five fundamentals found in The Ruckus Maker Mindset ToolTM.
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/mindset
The Positive Spotlight ToolTM
Energy flows to where attention goes!
If you want to get more of what you want, when you want it as a school leader I have a tool for you...
Download The Positive Spotlight ToolTM for free here:
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/positive
The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting ToolTM
Are you ready to accomplish more?
With less effort and in less time?
When you download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting ToolTM I’ll send you the tool and a short 8-minute coaching video that shows you how to work smarter, not harder...and create more value for your school campus.
Download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting ToolTM for free at
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/goals
SHOW SPONSORS:How much student talk happened today?
When classrooms come alive with conversation, learning improves, students feel a sense of belonging, and teachers feel inspired.
The TeachFX instructional coaching app gives teachers powerful insights into their st...
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Kevin works at the American Cooperative School of Tunis and is the secondary school principal. This is his 23rd year in education. Kevin is originally from Philadelphia, PA USA and is a die-hard sports fan. He has been married for 22 years to his wife Pascale and has three children. Kevin loves learning. In his spare time he does 10 minute yoga and runs two miles everyday.
Show Highlights
- A secret weapon that arms you to face global challenges in education.
- A transformative experience to boost confidence in handling tough situations to make leadership easier.
- Immersing yourself in the “human aspect” of school leadership.
- Grow beyond comfort zones with the importance of intentional leadership and narrative control.
- Tackle the challenges in front of you with support that fits your diverse leadership style and personality.
- A turning point in your career to get to the rewards of school leadership.
- Clear the hurdles in school leadership and foster a culture of celebrating successes in a Mastermind.
- The positive spotlight tool every leader needs to improve their leadership.
“I think we talked about it a little earlier. I love the combination of how the meetings work. I like being held accountable by a group of educational leaders, and from the book reads, they've been very good. All readers are leaders.You have to be reading. You have to stay current. And that's something that I really appreciate with the Mastermind.”
-Kevin Thomas
Get the episode transcript here!
Kevin’s Resources & Contact Info: Read my latest book!Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional developmentTM work – Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership.
Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today!
Apply to the MastermindThe mastermind is changing the landscape of professional development for school leaders.
100% of our members agree that the mastermind is the #1 way they grow their leadership skills.
Apply to the mastermind today!
How We Serve LeadersThe School Leadership ScorecardTM
Identify your highest leverage areas for growth this year in 10 -minutes or less.
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/scorecard
Month-to-Month Principal Checklist
As a principal with so much to do, you might be thinking, where do I even start?
When you download The Principal Checklist you’ll get
- 12-months of general tasks that every campus need to do
- Space to write your campus specific items.
- Space to reflect and not what worked as well as a space of what didn’t work
Go to https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/principal-checklist to download now.
Ruckus Maker Mindset ToolTM
The “secret” to peak performance is ot complicated. It’s a plan on how to optimize the five fundamentals found in The Ruckus Maker Mindset ToolTM.
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/mindset
The Positive Spotlight ToolTM
Energy flows to where attention goes!
If you want to get more of what you want, when you want it as a school leader I have a tool for you...
Download The Positive Spotlight ToolTM for free here:
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/positive
The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting ToolTM
Are you ready to accomplish more?
With less effort and in less time?
When you download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting ToolTM I’ll send you the tool and a short 8-minute coaching video that shows you how to work smarter, not harder...and create more value for your school campus.
Download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting ToolTM for free at
https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/goals
SHOW SPONSORS:How much student talk happened today?
When classrooms come alive with conversation, learning imp...
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