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Join us for an insightful webinar on “The Role of Community in Professional Growth for Teachers” featuring Ola ElKhatib, an educator, professional trainer, and ICF Wellbeing, Leadership, and Performance Associate Certified Coach (ACC). In this webinar, Ola will discuss how professional communities can foster growth, improve quality of life, and enhance teaching practices.  Key Takeaways: - Identify the importance of professional communities.  - Understand the role of professional development in improving quality of life.  - Apply the Skill/Will matrix in professional settings.  - Use the AOA coaching model to navigate challenging situations.  - Create a professional development collaborative plan.  - Improve conflict resolution and communication skills. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore innovative ways to boost your professional development and make a meaningful impact on your career. Ola ElKhatib OlavatEd #ProfessionalDevelopment #TeacherCommunity #Leadership #Education #SkillWillMatrix #CoachingModel #TeacherGrowth #ConflictResolution #ProfessionalGrowth #Webinar

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What matters the most when it comes to Teachers’ wellbeing? This article is on a mission to help you dig a little deeper to go beyond your sleep, food, and exercise habits as a teacher and learn more about the importance of self awareness, PERMAH model in order to really feel well holistically, both mentally and physically Written by Ola ElKhatib https://lnkd.in/d_KCMjhQ #mentalhealth #wellbeing #teacherslife #school #mentalhealthawareness #teachogen #ipaideia

For ten long years, my mom reminds, “You’re teaching still, but tears you find?” I thought I’d grown strong, tough, and true, Yet moments of reflection made me ask anew. What makes my heart so softly melt? In students’ eyes, the answer dwelt. A love for those I taught before— A nostalgia, painful, to the core. But when I paused and chose to see, With open heart, and curiosity, In new students' eyes, I found the key— To understand, to bond, to simply be. The ache of the past began to fade, For in this soil, new seeds are laid. May the old ones grow, though far apart, And may these new ones bloom within my heart. With love and affection ❣️ To every student I’ve ever served! 🥹 #Love #Passion #Sincerity #OlavatEd #Wellbeing #MentalHealth #Kindness #Bravery #Innovation #Wisdom #Learning #Creativity #Perseverance #Leadership #Wellbeing #Education #Humanity

Do not miss your chance to attend the Women in Education Leadership Summit on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Registration is closing today! This promises to be a defining event for women in leadership and their male allies. Looking forward to seeing you all there. Special thanks to the wonderful organising committee Hannah Wilson FCCT FRSA ACC, Rebecca Annand, Paola Wingrove, Tracy Moxley, Fiona Cottam FCCT, Suzanne Watson, Lauren Brennan and Emma Downie

At one point in my career some years ago, I counted 50 unsuccessful job applications IN A ROW. I'd make it to the final round for top principal jobs. Some of them gruelling multi-step processes. And on hindsight 48/50 times, an older male got hired. --- At the time, I'd crucify myself. Blame the hesitation in my first answer. Tell myself it was my example in Q2/4...etc. etc. Over time, life experience shifted my perspective I went from reactionary to 'it is what it is' to strategic. I'd grow, sometime.... painfully. But the wisdom came... (...it's still downloading... 🤭) --- I used to be embarrassed to talk about my experiences. Then I started to see others are often in the same boat. I then actively started conversations. With everyone. To learn from the experiences of others. Knowing I'm not alone. --- To my point: --- If you're a woman aspiring for senior/executive leadership. -> You need to understand the leadership landscape. -> You need to appreciate what's going on. -> Be ready for the push and pull. -> Get the heads up. -> Strengthen. ---- A formidable group of women leaders joined forces to organise the Women in Educational Leadership Summit at Hartland School on 28th Sept: Leisa Grace Wilson, Hannah Wilson FCCT FRSA ACC, Fiona Cottam FCCT, Lauren Brennan, Rebecca Annand, Paola Wingrove, Emma Downie, Tracy Moxley, Suzanne Watson. The line-up of talent, expertise and lived experience: Keynotes: Fatma Belrehif, CEO of the DSIB Professor Yusra Mouzughi Provost, Uni of B'ham, Dubai Some presenters: Anita Stewart, Ola ElKhatib, Victoria Hopkin FRSA FCCT, Dr. Catherine O'Farrell, Rachael Wilding, Abigail Fishbourne, Kate Bradley FCCT, Rola Said, Nabila Bashir, Hannah Cunningham, Sanam Yaqub, Jenna Sheehan, MEd, NPQSL, Priya Mitchell, Berna Bouwer, Kemi Oluyinka, Rebecca Graves, Michelle Hinds, Emma Shanahan, Emily Konstantas, Abhilasha, Mansurah Arowosekila, Hazel Govender, Nalini Cook...and me! --- And men, if you're reading this, your allyship is important. 🙌🏼 --- #womeninleadership #UAE #schoolleaders #failure #educationalleadership #strength #inspiration #aspiration #success #strongertogether --- 🙏🏼 Thank you Leisa Grace Wilson for your kind post. I look forward to honouring you and all these wonderful ladies on 28th Sept 👏🏼

I had the BEST TIME speaking to fellow leaders and educators on and off camera at the Teach Middle East Magazine Educators Teaching and Learning conference yesterday. 🗣🎥 A full-house on Friday afternoon?! YUP! 😃 Here's an overview of my conversations: 🏫🏆 James Pastore and I discussed (offline) the impact of the changing inspection landscape on teaching and learning standards amidst the current pause to KHDA inspections for academic year 2024/2025. On camera, we talked about the joy of connecting, and the positive impact of intentionally building professional capacity. 📚📖 Matthew Santaspirt gave me insights on value of bringing in tailored resources and the K12 curriculum design expertise that go into developing tailored resources. Offline we talked about the importance of cooperation and allyship in professional relationships. 🔥🪜 Shumaila Shahzadi passionately emphasised the vital role of '1.3 learning skills' and high expectations and creativity in learning opportunities crafted by teachers. Offline we talked about the importance of cultural intelligence and respect in UAE schools. 👨🏫🔄👩🏫 Dan Roberts shared his instructional coaching implementatiom successes as personalised evidence-based professional development. Off camera we talked about the challenges that come with having a robust talent development programme. 🫶🏼💫 Shahana Salman highlighted the significance of consistently and systematically valuing students and the critical role of this in effective T+L. We talked about how effective top leadership plays a role in ensuring PD is impactful on student outcomes. 📝✍️ Emily Folorunsho outlined her innovative integration of Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) home learning recommendations for empowering parents as learning partners. Offline we talked about parents being apprehensive to teach their children the wrong methods. 🫱🏽🫲🏻 Emmanuel Awoyelu shone a light on inclusion and how teacher positive beliefs about student potential play a pivotal role in making your teaching and learning truly equitable and inclusive. Offline: we did some real-life tech fail problem-solving! 🙌🏼🫱🏻🫲🏽 Ola ElKhatib described the value of professional collaboration and being inspired by the work of colleagues. Offline: we spoke about how excited we are to be presenting at the Women in Educational Leadership Conference at the end of the month at Hartland International School. --- Lots of quick catch-ups with colleagues, new and old 🙂: Jonathan Coxall Nalini Cook Debra Forsyth Magdalene Bashir Abdallah Abdi Farzana Shaikh Roshelle Britt ---- Huge thanks to the brilliant and formidable: Leisa Grace Wilson, Christina Morris and the Teach Middle East Magazine team for bringing practitioners together! --- #Education #TeachingAndLearning #DubaiSchools #InternationalEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #EducationalLeadership

The Scariest Place to Be is the Same Place as Last Year 1️⃣ Stagnation = Missed Growth Staying in the same place means missing out on opportunities for growth, both personally and professionally. Did you know? 70% of people who push themselves out of their comfort zone report improved career satisfaction (Source: Forbes, 2019). 2️⃣ Risk of Falling Behind The world moves forward, whether we do or not. 85% of the jobs that will exist in 2030 haven’t been invented yet (Source: Institute for the Future, Dell Technologies Report, 2017). If you're not learning new skills, you're falling behind. 3️⃣ Mental Health Consequences Stagnation can impact mental well-being. 83% of people who feel stagnant report symptoms of anxiety or depression (Source: American Psychological Association, 2020). 4️⃣ Growth = Happiness Pushing boundaries leads to increased happiness and fulfillment. 92% of people who pursue new challenges feel happier and more accomplished (Source: Harvard Business Review, 2021). 5️⃣ Comfort Zone = False Security Staying comfortable might feel safe, but it creates long-term risks. 61% of people who don’t take risks in their career regret it later in life (Source: Psychology Today, 2018). Taking action now means fewer regrets in the future. Source graphic: visualsbymelody

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