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More Than Words on a Wall

Jason Slater, Montana school superintendent, on taking core values past the poster — defining, modeling and reinforcing them with teachers, aides, administrators and the school board.

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A Proactive Coaching podcast interview with Jason Slater, a former teacher and principal who became a school district superintendent in Montana in 2013, hosted by Lori Thomas. Topics covered: his background in the Air Force, teaching, coaching, and administration; how a divisive small-town athletic controversy introduced him to Bruce Brown and Proactive Coaching; applying team-building beyond athletics to teachers, aides, administrators, and school boards; the district's core values initiative (excellence, unity, compassion, respect, integrity); the difference between words on a wall and values that are defined, modeled, and reinforced; the core values declaration created by every stakeholder group; building a common language from kindergarten through seniors; and why the work is ongoing.

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