209. We Are Not Designed to do this Alone: Lessons from a School Leader who Found Contentment

This episode is for every school leader out there who feels there is no one in their life who “gets” the challenges of being the leader.In this episode, Chanie is joined by Amy Retchless, an ECE owner from Frederick, Colorado. Like all leaders, Amy has experienced various seasons as a school leader. In both the times she’s crushing it and when she needs a little more support, she’s found comfort in the Schools of Excellence community.What you will learn:The importance of setting work-life boundariesHow practicing meditation enhances you as a leaderThe power of a supportive networkTo explore how to join the Schools of Excellence community with leaders just like you, start here with our free consult call.  SchoolsofExcellence.com/consultMentioned in this episode:New School Playbook WorkshopAre you ready to stop guessing what your families want and start knowing exactly how to connect with every family in your school? You will learn how to implement 5 power plays: 1. Know Your Families: Learn the exact data points that predict family satisfaction and longevity. 2. Speak Their Language: Master the art of creating parent avatars, a proven template that’s revolutionized communication for hundreds of schools. 3. Be Where They Are: Discover the channels and messages that resonate with modern families. (Stop wasting time on platforms your families don’t use!) 4. Train The Troops: Transform your team and teachers into family engagement experts, including our “quick-win” scripts for common scenarios. 5. Sync Your Calendars: Build a communication calendar that keeps families engaged and referring new ones! Visit: schoolsofexcellence.com/familiesNew School Playbook