March 12, 2025

Your New Teacher BFFs Await—How to Build Stronger School Connections

Your New Teacher BFFs Await—How to Build Stronger School Connections

Ever feel like the only teacher in the building who isn’t in the loop?

Connecting with colleagues and feeling respected as part of your school team can be a challenge—but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode, I chat with Kurtis Hewson about how music teachers can play a key role in collaborative response teams and build stronger connections with their schools.

Learn how to get involved in school-wide discussions, share your unique insights, and gain the respect you deserve as an essential part of student success.

You’ll walk away with:

🎶 A clear understanding of what collaborative response teams do

🎶 Strategies for making your voice heard as a music teacher

🎶 Practical ways to connect with colleagues and advocate for your students

It’s time to move from feeling isolated to feeling valued! Listen now! 🎧

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What we talked about:


"Building a Culture of Collaboration" podcast. This podcast focuses on how to build, strengthen and sustain strong cultures of collaboration in their organizations.

How to get in touch with Kurtis: jigsawlearning.ca

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