238. Department Chairs: How to Lead Your Team Well

Department chairs are carrying far more than a title and a tiny stipend! In this episode, I’m sharing practical ways to lead your science department well without burning yourself out. I’m talking about advocating for teachers, communicating with admin, running productive meetings, organizing shared resources, and supporting new science teachers in ways that actually make a difference!

If you’re a department chair with ideas, strategies, or experiences that have worked well for your team, I’d love to hear from you! Send me an email or message me on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going.

➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode238

Resources Mentioned:

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• Labs When Limited (FREE virtual PD course!)
• INRS Units
• INRS Full Year Curriculum
• New Teachers Podcast Playlist (free!) 
• Download your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.
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• Send me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com  
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Related Episodes and Blog Posts:

• Episode 71, “I’m the Problem, It’s Me”: Working with Difficult Coworkers and Admin with Guest Zach Matson
• Episode 229, Balancing Unrealistic Admin Expectations
• Episode 235, Advocating for Yourself With Admin 
• Episode 237, End of Year Reflection - How to Know What Needs to Change

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