CC#121: Culture, Routines, and PLCs with Principal Ariel Jankord Lincoln Elementary - USD 290

In this episode, Ariel Jankord shares her insights on building strong PLCs, establishing effective routines at the start of the school year, and creating a positive school culture. She discusses practical strategies for principals to foster collaboration, set expectations, and support staff development. Connect with Principal Jankord: Email: Ariel Jankord (mailto:jankorda@usd290.org) More Cool Coffee Episodes Featuring Ariel Jankord: CC#58: "Leading from the Extremes (https://CoolCoffee.podbean.com/e/cc58...) " - A Principal's Perspective  Click for ALL Cool Coffee (https://coolcoffee.podbean.com/) episodes Contact Cool Coffee host, Principal Rick Sola: rfsola@olatheschools.org (mailto:rfsola@olatheschools.org,)  or KPACoolCoffee@gmail.com (mailto:KPACoolCoffee@gmail.com) The mission of the Kansas Principals Association (https://www.ksprincipals.org/o/kpa) , an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all principals through optimized learning, collaborative leadership, networking, and service. Read more about the KPA HERE (https://www.ksprincipals.org/o/kpa) . Provide Cool Coffee feedback! Click HERE (https://forms.gle/nSVj4nNw1Yn74WVu8) to share thoughts and guest suggestions. Click for ALL Cool Coffee (https://coolcoffee.podbean.com/) episodes! Connect with Cool Coffee on... Follow us on X: @KSPrincipals (https://x.com/KPACoolCoffee) ; @KPACoolCoffee (https://x.com/KPACoolCoffee) Facebook: KSPrincipals (  / ksprincipals  ) Contact host Principal Rick Sola: rfsola@olatheschools.org (mailto:rfsola@olatheschools.org,)  or KPACoolCoffee@gmail.com (mailto:KPACoolCoffee@gmail.com) Chapters 00:00 Introduction and guest background 02:03 What is a strong PLC and its practical application 03:52 Establishing expectations and routines for PLCs 06:06 Using data and assessments effectively in PLCs 08:57 Guiding teams and fostering collaboration 11:01 Norms, autonomy, and team ownership 12:46 Role of principal in leading PLCs 15:02 Meeting schedules and team support 16:56 Common assessment practices and grading 19:05 Classroom observations and visible practices 21:01 Start-of-year routines and community building 22:51 Fun activities and staff engagement 25:08 Welcoming new students and families 27:03 Common mistakes and advice for new principals 29:06 First days of school and building relationships 31:59 Rapid fire questions and personal insights