#089 - Tyler Comeau | The Elements of Leadership: How to Maximize Your Impact

Tyler Comeau is currently a Principal, Podcast Host, and Author based out of Southern Alberta. In this conversation, Tyler Comeau discusses his experiences as a principal and the importance of impact in leadership. He emphasizes the need for action, support, and engagement in educational settings. Tyler also explores the significance of learning from past administrators and the challenges of navigating change as a new principal. He introduces his podcast, 'The Elemental Educator,' which aims to bridge the gap between academic theory and lived experiences in education. In this conversation, Tyler Comeau discusses his introduction into consulting while balancing his current job and various passion projects. He emphasizes the importance of incremental change in achieving success and the role of administrators in fostering effective teaching methods. The discussion also touches on the challenges of teacher burnout, the significance of classroom engagement, and innovative approaches like gamification to enhance student learning. Tyler shares insights on leadership, personal growth, and the value of understanding one's core values in making an impact in education.Download the Luxy App: https://www.onluxy.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqTNbyn-jjHs7e_i30XoKL8TjYHwsNZf3mszmFzGiR7IyEUU0FDOther episodes you might enjoy: #083 - Kelsie Marks | Exit Strategy: How Educators Can Transition to New Career Paths #055 - Mandy Grass | Implementing Behavior Systems#054 - Racism, The Ku Klux Klan, and Productive Conversation | Daryl Davis Get in touch: https://linktr.ee/mrclarkeafterdarkChapters00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage00:59 Tyler Comeau's Journey in Education03:55 The Role of Action in Leadership07:54 Learning from Past Administrators11:56 The Importance of Impact in Education14:53 Navigating Change as a New Principal19:11 Engaging Students and Teachers22:57 The Elemental Educator Podcast and Its Purpose32:06 Navigating the Transition to Consulting34:21 Balancing Work and Passion Projects36:46 The Role of Administrators in Education39:35 Evaluating Teaching Methods and Pedagogy48:52 Understanding Teacher Burnout and Classroom Engagement55:56 Gamification in Education and Student EngagementSend us a textThoughts shared on the podcast are purely our own and do not represent the views of the Anglophone South School District or the relevant jurisdictions associated with my guests.