Leaders Coaching Leaders Not Just a Buzzword: Resilience in Education with Lindsay Prendergast & Piper Lee
May 5, 2025
Lindsay Prendergast and Piper Lee, co-authors of *Habits of Resilient Educators*, explore the vital theme of resilience in education. They discuss how educators can thrive rather than just survive, emphasizing the importance of purpose and healthy boundaries. Highlighting their extensive experience, they reveal practices that foster supportive learning environments free of toxic productivity. Additionally, they tease their upcoming book on resilient leadership, promising insights that inspire a commitment to well-being in educational settings.
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Routines Build Resilience
- Resilient educators lean heavily on routines and habits developed over time rather than seeking new innovations.
- Foundational practices, especially those learned early in careers, help educators thrive during challenging times.
Resilience Is a Habit Collection
- Resilience in education arises from a collective set of habits rather than a single practice.
- Habitual personal and professional practices intersect to foster sustained resilience.
Leaders Foster Well-Being Cultures
- Leaders should create environments that support teacher well-being, resisting expectations of toxic productivity.
- Recognize staff workload and avoid overwhelming them with unnecessary demands or activities.