Katy Sue Traicoff – författare

In Anchor Your Vision: Navigational Tools and Strategies for Every Stage in a PLC at Work®, authors Creswell, McClain, and Traicoff guide educators to create, live, and achieve their mission, vision, collective commitments, and goals. With the book’s practical tools and action steps, leaders will sharpen collective focus, shift belief into action, and circumvent common roadblocks to becoming and sustaining a highly effective PLC.

K–12 school and district leaders can use this book to: Reflect on the why behind their work as a PLCAssess their current reality and determine next steps for implementing the foundational pillars of a PLCEngage all staff to create, implement, and monitor the foundational pillars of a PLCIdentify opportunities and use tools for celebrating along the journeyCreate a motto that rallies staff to the foundational pillars of a PLCHire and onboard new staff through the lens of the foundational pillarsContents:IntroductionChapter 1: The WhyChapter 2: MissionChapter 3: VisionChapter 4: Collective CommitmentsChapter 5: GoalsChapter 6: MottoChapter 7: Hiring, Connecting, and MaintainingEpilogueReferences and ResourcesIndex

Celebrations enrich the lives of students, staff members, and school communities. The authors provide powerful, compelling stories; proven strategies; and practical tools for embedding celebration into school culture. Drawing on insights from schools and districts, this book empowers K–12 teachers and administrators to create a celebratory environment that inspires educators, motivates student learning, and actively engages the entire school community.

K–12 teachers and administrators can use this book to:Gauge the impact of celebration practices through reflections and surveysDevelop daily classroom rituals to recognize individual accomplishmentsPlan yearly schoolwide events to mark community achievements and successesInspire continued improvement and excellence through regular celebratory practicesUnite students, staff, and family in supportive community networks of mutual celebrationContents:IntroductionChapter 1: A Culture of CelebrationChapter 2: Celebrate to Motivate StudentsChapter 3: Celebrate to Motivate StaffChapter 4: Celebrate to Motivate the CommunityEpilogueReferences and ResourcesIndex

Strong teams are intentionally built through trust, connection, and a shared vision. Authors Shawn Creswell and Katy Sue Traicoff use the Team Trail Map to move educators from compliance to true investment. Through reflection and proven strategies, build collaborative teams and strengthen relationships, fostering collective commitments. Use this step-by-step guide to create cohesive, effective teams in which every member feels valued.K 12 teachers and administrators can use this book to:Build strong working relationships that embrace unique values, experiences, and skillsEngage in authentic, productive conversations that promote trust and collaborationCreate a team vision based on all members input and shared interestsDevelop action plans and establish expected team practices, norms, roles, and contributionsMonitor and reflect on ongoing progress to attain goals and sustain team growthContents:IntroductionChapter 1: Finding the Trailhead by Exploring Team Experiences and ValuesChapter 2: Mapping the Trail for a Shared Team VisionChapter 3: Following the Trail Together as One TeamChapter 4: Strengthening Your Journey Through Productive ConversationsChapter 5: Reaching the Summit TogetherEpilogueReferences and ResourcesIndex