Leadership

Julie Nariman principal of the High School of Language and Innovation NYC talking about education and leadership

July 12, 2019

The specialness of being un-special: a reflection on hiring

The Hiring Process It’s July and we’re hiring teachers for the next school year.  I’ve learned something odd about hiring: the more I feel I “need” […]
June 2, 2019

“Doing” versus “Being”

I never fully understood the difference between “doing” and “being.” I had heard it explained by my leadership consultants: “What is most important is your being […]
December 22, 2018

Relishing work before vacation

Yesterday was the Friday before winter break.   I noticed people using a typical greeting I hear each year around this time: “One day until break,” or “Let’s make […]
December 16, 2018

Creating space

School offices are busy spaces.  A lot can be happening at once in a small space: computers humming, phones ringing, a parent visiting to get information or […]