Dr. Sherri Connell

Dr. Sherri Connell has been a Pennsylvania educator for more than 33 years. She began her career as a high school chemistry teacher, was the Associate Director of Science in Motion for Juniata College, was a high school principal, and for the last 13 years has been an Assistant Superintendent in charge of Curriculum and Instruction. She and her faculty began using the Learning-Focused Framework 16 years ago.

Transforming Hallway Walks into Powerful Professional Development for Collective Efficacy

By Dr. Sherri Connell

Every school leader has walked their building’s hallways, glancing at student work displayed on walls and bulletin boards. But what if these casual walks could be transformed into powerful opportunities for building collective teacher efficacy? Research consistently shows that collective efficacy – the shared belief among teachers in their ability to accept feedback and impact…

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How to Support New Teachers (When You Have Limited Time)

By Dr. Sherri Connell

Updated: August 2024 This article was written in 2022, and unfortunately, the statistics regarding teacher retention have only become more concerning. According to statistica.com, in May 2024 alone, over 59,000 teachers and educational staff quit the profession. Additionally, teachercareercoach.com reports that 44% of teachers leave the profession within five years of entering. While teachers give many reasons…

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