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 robotics program from the ground up — transforming a culture of silos into one of shared ownership, purpose, and trust.💡 Key topics in this episode:- How collaboration doesn’t start with trust — it builds trust.- Practical ways to rebuild collaboration when teams feel disconnected.- What authentic collaboration looks like beyond meetings and committees.- How leaders can empower teachers and students to solve problems together.- The role of technology in fostering teamwork and innovation.Whether you’re a principal, instructional coach, or teacher leader, this conversation will help you create conditions where collaboration happens naturally — not just because it’s required.Learn more about Ryan Read at https://bsky.app/profile/ryan7read.bsky.social#SchoolLeadership #CollaborationInEducation #TeamCulture #EducationalLeadership #KurtisHewson #LornaHewson #RyanRead #EdTech #BuildingACultureOfCollaboration---------Connect with Ryan ReadEmail: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryancread/Connect with Kurtis Hewson Email: [email protected] X: @hewsonk27Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27 LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson Connect with Lorna Hewson Email: [email protected] X: @LornaHewson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104---------Looking to design a space for adult collaboration? Access this FREE guide, which includes a checklist to reference when creating your space - https://bit.ly/spacechecklistLearn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbgetTdAiA&t=0s Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro - if interested in ordering the book, use the code JLPodcast10 to receive 10% off!Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE three month trialhttps://jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab.ca Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! https://bit.ly/JLinsider Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7owWebsite https://jigsawlearning.caEmail [email protected] https://www.twitter.com/Jigsaw_LearningFacebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-incMusic: “Culture of Collaboration” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Building a Culture of Collaboration.Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.

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