Summary: In this episode — which originally aired in November 2016 — we’re joined by Jessica Shawley, National Board Certified physical educator and 2012 SHAPE America National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. Listen in to learn about Jessica’s experience as a teacher leader and hear segments from her teacher leadership audio reflection journal. Key takeaways include: • Insight about the different roles a teacher leader can take on, and how to figure out which ones are best for you; • Strategies for leading peers, which can sometimes be a delicate process; • Tips on balancing teaching responsibilities with professional and personal responsibilities; • Examples of why perseverance and resilience are an important part of teaching and teacher leadership.
