In this episode I chat with an incredible DBC, Inc sister and fellow Oregonian, Dr. Rachael George. Rachael is a member of the ASCD Emerging Leaders Class of 2015 and currently serves as the principal of Sandy Grade School in the Oregon Trail School District. Over the past seven years, Sandy Grade School has moved from being one of the lowest-ranked elementary schools in the state of Oregon to performing in the top 20% of elementary schools. Sandy Grade School has been recognized by the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) as a Model School for closing the achievement gap. Prior to serving as an elementary principal, she was a middle school principal of an “outstanding” and two-time “Level 5: Model School” as recognized by the State of Oregon. Shel specializes in curriculum development, instructional improvement as well as working with at-risk students and closing the achievement gap. And, she’s a co-author of the DBC, Inc book: Principled: Navigating the Leadership Learning Curve. We chat about her journey from fire fighting to education, being your authentic self, the power of being a connected educator, navigating rapid change, self-care, and more!
Connect with Rachael:
Twitter: @DrRachaelGeorge
Instagram: DrRachaelGeorge
Website: DrRachaelGeorge.com
The Comfy shared in the episode