Building Trust and Better Meeting Structures in Collaborative Response with Grasmere School - Ep 124

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In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson sit down with Trish Muir, Principal of Grasmere School. With over 20 years of experience as a classroom teacher, inclusive education facilitator, and principal, Trish shares actionable insights into what truly drives the success of Collaborative Response: disciplined structures, intentional pacing, and psychological safety.

In this conversation, you’ll hear about:
- Why meeting structure is foundational to effective team problem-solving
- The “go slow to move fast” approach for onboarding new educators into collaborative frameworks
- Creating the safety required for educators to be vulnerable and reflective about their practice
- Practical lessons from five years of leading Collaborative Response at Grasmere School

This episode is essential viewing for principals, assistant principals, instructional coaches, and leadership teams seeking to balance clear processes with deep interpersonal trust.

Learn more about Trish Muir and Grasmere School at https://www.grasmereschool.ca/

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Connect with Trish Muir
Email: trish.muir@ngps.ca
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Connect with Lorna Hewson
Email: lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104

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