Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Why STEAM Needs to Take a Front Seat to STEM
The term STEAM has been pretty consistently bantered around for years as a replacement to STEM. Are the educational acronyms driving you...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
May 2, 20182 min read
Need a Mentor?
Are you looking for a mentor? Look no further (no, I'm not offering my services but I am offering some tips). Over the years I've had...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Apr 26, 20182 min read
Likeable Leadership
As a female leader, I've struggled with the same issue that many others before me have - how important is it to be likeable? How...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Apr 19, 20182 min read
Even Google Comes Up With One Word - Trust
Yes, I'm akin to googling what I need to find. But I was a little surprised last week when I ran across an article about what Google...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Apr 13, 20182 min read
Using Daskal's "The Leadership Gap"
Fortunate (or unfortunate, depending on perspective) for my staff, I attended the ACSA Women's Leadership Conference in Redondo Beach in...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Apr 6, 20184 min read
Becoming a More Mindful Leader
At a time of smart phones, smart watches, always-on round-the-clock atmosphere, and immediate access to just about everyone and...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Apr 3, 20182 min read
The Secret Sauce for Parent Engagement
We know its hard...and perhaps even harder with the new California Dashboard. Not only do we have to encourage more parent engagement,...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Mar 31, 20187 min read
10 Leadership Challenges of 2018
If you ask educators about the challenges they anticipate for 2018, you’re likely to get a range of perspectives. However, when those are...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 28, 20182 min read
Screen Time - Where Does a Parent Start?
Much has been reported in the last couple of months in regards to young people and screen time, especially for teenagers. The debate...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 9, 20182 min read
Padlet for School Leadership
Ever used Padlet? If the answer is no, think again. Padlet is an easy but effective approach to collecting, displaying and sharing...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 5, 20181 min read
Students Know Right from Wrong
Had the opportunity to happen upon a middle school classroom last week, presentations under way so I thought I'd stay. And am I glad I...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Jan 16, 20181 min read
A Few Tips on Gratitude
As we head into 2018, have you made a resolution? Okay...let's just call it a goal. Have you set any goals? If not, why not consider...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Nov 14, 20173 min read
Communicating with Parents
Oh, how the times have changed. I remember when I was a first year principal. Every Friday, I’d send home a flyer with all of the school...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Nov 7, 20172 min read
"I Feel Sorry For Your Kids"
Not too long ago, I spoke at a conference and the topic of "balancing work and being a mom" was asked. And I was honest. On any given...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Sep 29, 20172 min read
What Did You Let Go Of That Changed Your Life?
I recently happened upon an article that had a very similar prompt....and it made me think. Really think. I read the comments from those...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Sep 22, 20172 min read
Are You Ready to be Future Ready?
Is your district Future Ready? Yes, I know. Loaded question. The term Future Ready has taken on all shapes and sizes since 99...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Aug 31, 20172 min read
Microcredentials and Blogging
The hot new trend in education? Micro-credentials. Preparing students in the latest reputable, research-based approaches isn't easy. It...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Aug 24, 20172 min read
Two Questions for School Leaders
This is an easy one, because its really not two questions for school leaders to ANSWER, but rather two questions they can ASK. These two...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Aug 18, 20172 min read
When Women Lean In
I'm a big fan of Sheryl Sandberg and her book, Lean In. As I write here in my office, I glance over at the worn copy on my shelf, full of...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Aug 12, 20172 min read
Three Questions to Ask Students
Whether you’re a Superintendent, a Principal or a parent, three questions should resonate with you and the work that we expect of...
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