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Building a Culture of Collaboration

Jigsaw Learning

Are you an educational leader or administrator searching for actionable strategies to build effective teams? In the Building a Culture of Collaboration podcast, Jigsaw Learning co-founders Kurtis and Lorna Hewson provide simple, purposeful tips to help you tackle meeting frustration, disengagement, and unproductive teamwork. This is your essential resource for advancing school improvement and collective efficacy. You will find practical ideas for mastering effective meetings, where you learn the

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31:52

Community Collaboration to Ensure Success for...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/01/13

Access a workshop guide to help your team STOP focusing on things outside of our locus of control - https://bit.ly/JLlocusIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Shana Roberts, a primary school teacher with over 20 years of experience in education. Shana hosts the podcast Chalk and Coffee is an accomplished author, having written children’s books such as Mama, I See You and Don’t Go, inspired by her journey as both an educator and a mother

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2:20

FRIDAY FOCUS - Put the Purpose on the Agenda

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/01/09

______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systemsAre you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and sustain a strong culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/freeInterested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overviewExplore the book

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48:42

Learning to Work Together: Building Trust Through...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/01/06

Access the FREE Transform Your Team Meetings guide, including a meeting agenda template to copy and begin using today - https://bit.ly/5planningteamsIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, hosts Kurtis and Lorna Hewson sit down with Dr. Ryan Read — educator, instructional technologist, and host of The Pixel Classroom Podcast — to explore what authentic collaboration really looks like in schools.Dr. Read shares the inspiring story of rebuilding a middle school STEM and

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2:21

FRIDAY FOCUS - Onboarding with Intentionality: 3...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2026/01/02

______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systemsAre you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and sustain a strong culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/freeInterested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overviewExplore the book

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56:56

How to Lead Instructional Change Through...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/12/30

Did you know EVERY school needs four layers of teams to not only respond to the needs of students but build instructional capacity with intentionality and focus? Learn more in a FREE webinar at https://bit.ly/layeringteams In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by Chad Ostrowski, former middle-level educator, creator of The Grid Method, and longtime CEO of the Teach Better Team. Chad has spent the last decade helping schools and districts across the

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2:26

FRIDAY FOCUS - Messiness Brings Meaning

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/12/26

______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systemsAre you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and sustain a strong culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/freeInterested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overviewExplore the book

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51:43

Why Collaboration Is the Hardest—and Most...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/12/23

Access a workshop guide to help your team STOP focusing on things outside of our locus of control - https://bit.ly/JLlocusIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Bethany Rees, a leadership coach, speaker, and author of Leadership on the Rocks: How to Survive, Adapt, and Succeed in the Wilderness of Leadership. Bethany is also the host of the Leadership on the Rocks podcast, where she shares practical strategies and helps leaders simplify the

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2:18

FRIDAY FOCUS - The All-in-One Meeting Tool

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/12/19

______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systemsAre you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and sustain a strong culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/freeInterested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overviewExplore the book

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41:08

School Leadership & Collaboration: How Principals...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/12/16

Looking to learn more and get started with a powerful meeting structure that will transform your school’s MTSS efforts? Access the Collaborative Team Meeting Starter Kit at https://bit.ly/ctmstarterHow do school leaders make strong decisions while building a collaborative culture?In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson speak with Tyler Comeau, principal, leadership strategist, and author of The Elemental Leader. Drawing from his experience as an

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2:28

FRIDAY FOCUS - A Simple Swap That Boosts Participation

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/12/12

______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systemsAre you looking to further your growth as a collaborative leader? Access numerous FREE resources and webinars designed to help you build and sustain a strong culture of collaboration. https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/freeInterested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overviewExplore the book

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36:39

How Creativity Transforms Collaboration in Early...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/12/09

Access a workshop guide to help your team unpack their norms and help them have a greater impact on your collaborative efforts - https://bit.ly/jlnormsIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by Faigie Kobre, early childhood educator, former preschool director, art teacher, and PD creator whose unique journey blends education, visual arts, and entrepreneurship.Faigie shares why “negative and positive” art experiences are one of the most effective ways to help

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2:25

FRIDAY FOCUS - Simple Prompts That Encourage...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/12/05

______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systems #fridayfocusInterested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overviewExplore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-introLearn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollabBecome a JL Insider to receive

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62:23

How Strong Relationships Build Strong Teams:...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/12/02

Plan to join Jeff and Kurtis for FREE at the EDUpreneur Launch Summit - December 6, 2025 - https://www.edupreneurcommunity.com/edupreneursummit-jigsawIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, we sit down with Jeff Gargas, COO and Co-Founder of the Teach Better Team and co-author of Teach Better. Jeff shares his insights on how school leaders can strengthen collaboration, build trust, and create a culture where teamwork happens naturally—not just because it’s required.You’ll

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2:24

FRIDAY FOCUS - Stop Waiting to Get Started

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/11/28

______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systemsInterested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overviewExplore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-introLearn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollabBecome a JL Insider to receive access to newly

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49:38

The Authentic Edge: Leading Without Losing Yourself...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/11/25

Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteamIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Dominic George, a leadership strategist, executive coach, and author of The Authentic Edge: Leading Without Losing Yourself. Dominic shares how authenticity and collaboration go hand in hand in shaping stronger, more sustainable leadership cultures.Get the book The Authentic Edge: Leading Without Losing Yourself

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2:14

FRIDAY FOCUS - Don't Rush the Genius

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/11/21

______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systemsInterested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overviewExplore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-introLearn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollabBecome a JL Insider to receive access to newly

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45:20

Overcoming Teacher Resistance: Strategies for School...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/11/18

Access a workshop guide to help your team unpack their norms and help them have a greater impact on your collaborative efforts - https://bit.ly/jlnorms🔥 Struggling with teacher resistance in your school? Discover how Becca Silver, creator of the Catalyst Mindsets™ and founder of The Whole Educator, helps leaders and coaches move beyond compliance to build real teacher agency, engagement, and collaboration.In this episode, we explore: ✅ How to understand the unmet needs behind teacher

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2:21

FRIDAY FOCUS - Beyond the Win: Celebrating the...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/11/14

______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systemsInterested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overviewExplore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-introLearn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollabBecome a JL Insider to receive access to newly

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47:09

Whose Permission Are You Waiting For with William D...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/11/11

Looking to learn more and get started with a powerful meeting structure that will transform your school’s MTSS efforts? Access the Collaborative Team Meeting Starter Kit at https://bit.ly/ctmstarter In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by William D. Parker, the founder of Principal Matters, an educator, author, speaker, and executive coach who equips leaders with strategies for motivating students, inspiring teachers, and strengthening

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2:32

FRIDAY FOCUS - How "What If" Conversations Create...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/11/07

______________________#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership #systemsInterested in learning MORE about a framework that can transform your PLC and MTSS efforts? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overviewExplore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-introLearn more about WeCollab and access a FREE trial.https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/wecollabBecome a JL Insider to receive access to newly

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