Shira Leibowitz Ph.D

School Founder🌟Purpose & Leadership Coach
Supporting change-makers to design & lead purpose-inspired schools & businesses 🌈

[Shira Leibowitz Ph.D @shiraleibowitz]

Celebrating the fourth anniversary of my school - Discovery Village - alone at school - waiting for pest control. We've got ants! #edchat #schoolleadership

[Shira Leibowitz Ph.D @shiraleibowitz]

Time for some mindset math.
Clarity + Commitment = Confidence.
Yup . . . it's really that simple.
So get clear on your goals and commit. You are unstoppable!

[Shira Leibowitz Ph.D @shiraleibowitz]

Wanna play mindset math?!
Here's the equation I needed to start the week.
Got any more? Absolutely share them! #edchat #EducationMatters

[Shira Leibowitz Ph.D @shiraleibowitz]

This month I celebrate 25 years as an educational leader?! Holy💩! Where has the time🕰️ gone???
& here's what I've learned - the most impactful learning happens when we open ourselves to wonder and play.
Drop a ❤️ if this resonates with you. #edleadership

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In observing teachers & reflecting on myself - 4 prompts have helped me be nonjudgmental, fully present and open to the experience: I notice-I wonder .-What if-How might. What are ways you get present and try to observe and experience with wonder & not judgment?

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I've been wanting this so badly! We're finally moving forward designing an outdoor classroom in my childcare center & preschool.

What are some "must includes?"

#outdoorclassroom #outdoorclassrooms #outdoorclass #natureschool #microschool #microschools #microschoolsofinstagram

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What if school could be designed to truly support teachers and students to thrive? It's so hard . . . even seems impossible . . . but what if? The journey to making the impossible possible begins with clarity. What is it you want most for students and teachers at your school?

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Ready to ditch standardization and redesign learning on your terms? We can! Grab a free mini-course for inspiration at: https://t.co/7d7nJ7ajnv #edchat #cpchat

[Shira Leibowitz Ph.D @shiraleibowitz]

Six years ago @jessicajohnson @kathyperret and I published The Coach Approach to School Leadership. To say A LOT has happened since . . . in the world & in my life . . . would be a massive understatement. Through it all, I'm still proud to be leading with the coach approach.

[Shira Leibowitz Ph.D @shiraleibowitz]

May you never ever become too old to love crayons🌈
Happy National Crayon Day! #edchat #cpchat

[Shira Leibowitz Ph.D @shiraleibowitz]

Imagine schools where students, teachers, and school leaders thrive. The key is grounding in purpose - what matters most to you. Interested in learning more? DM for info. #edchat

Interested? DM me for more information.

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When following the interests of students, grounded in wellbeing, embracing creativity and curiosity, school can be magical! #earlychildhood #playbased #purposedriven

[Shira Leibowitz Ph.D @shiraleibowitz]

May you be your most magnificent, creative superhero self! #edchat #cpchat #kinderchat #earlychildhood

[Shira Leibowitz Ph.D @shiraleibowitz]

@shannonsalter70 @IC_Clara @alicekeeler It’s denying WHAT can be read . . . not reading itself. And that IS very dangerous.

[Shira Leibowitz Ph.D @shiraleibowitz]

Serious question - what is the actual point of school?
I've thought so much about this. And I absolutely do not believe there's one correct answer. But for me, the point of school is cultivating well-being. What's the point of school for you? #edchat #cpchat

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@IC_Clara @alicekeeler So perhaps what the revolution’s leaders truly embraced was education for democracy . . . As did Dewey long after them.

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@IC_Clara @alicekeeler Interesting. & when Hitler came to power he shut down Waldorf & Montessori Schools . . . not traditions#al schools. He could work with them. Hitler wasn’t threatened by people learning to read. He was threatened by people learning to think independently & critically.

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Oh . . . the joy of a cozy spot to sit and a really good book!

Wishing you a joyous, rejuvenating weekend!

[Shira Leibowitz Ph.D @shiraleibowitz]

I LOVE the seasons💕🌺 And spring equinox is a time to celebrate: reimagine, revitalize, and renew. Those dreams you've been dreaming . . . those plans you've been preparing . . . it's time to leap forward. It's time to thrive!

[Shira Leibowitz Ph.D @shiraleibowitz]

On Saint Patrick’s Day I’m saluting the resilience and personality of the Irish! And, I’m embracing luck . . . and the luck of the Irish!

Wishing you blessing, wonder, and lots of luck!