E35 - Be brave enough to say ‘I don’t know’ (with Lina Jurkunas)

The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast

The pandemic was a challenging time not just for teachers, but also for administrators. In this episode, Shey and Anna speak with Lina Jurkunas about the challenges she faced in taking on her new role as IEP director during the pandemic and the lessons she’s learned about leadership along the way. 🦸🏼‍♀️

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Further listening:

For our conversation focused on teachers’ pandemic experiences, listen to Episode 6 - Teaching & PD through the pandemic.

Questions for Reflection:

• What lessons have you taken out of the pandemic?
• What kind of support and mentorship has been most helpful?
• What do you think is the future of English language teaching?