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EPISODE · Oct 22, 2025 · 51 MIN

Ep. 118: Closing the Divide — Building Bridges Between Admin and Staff

from Schurtz and Ties: A podcast about education and culture · host Schurtz&Ties

Why does it sometimes feel like teachers and administrators are on opposite sides of the same mission? Why is there friction when we all want the same thing? To do what's best for kids - for people - and to do it well!Because we're human. Because we're complicated. In this episode, Brian and Kasey dig into the roots of that divide—the misunderstandings, pressures, and assumptions that quietly build walls between the front office and the classroom. Through honest conversation and personal stories, they explore what happens when both sides pause long enough to listen, assume good intent, and remember that everyone showed up for the same reason.Because when teachers and administrators work together, schools don’t just function better—they feel better.Show Sponsors:Schurtz and Ties is a proud partner with ⁠TeachBetter.com⁠:“The Teach Better Podcast Network is dedicated to supporting the entire school ecosystem through in-depth conversations around topics you care about. Covering a variety of areas in education, each podcast aims to support educators in creating and maintaining a progressive, student-focused classroom.”We’d love to hear your thoughts or ideas for future episodes:📘 X: ⁠@SchurtzandTies⁠📧 ⁠[email protected]⁠#DoGreatThings | #KeepKnocking

Why does it sometimes feel like teachers and administrators are on opposite sides of the same mission? Why is there friction when we all want the same thing? To do what's best for kids - for people - and to do it well!Because we're human. Because we're complicated. In this episode, Brian and Kasey dig into the roots of that divide—the misunderstandings, pressures, and assumptions that quietly build walls between the front office and the classroom. Through honest conversation and personal stories, they explore what happens when both sides pause long enough to listen, assume good intent, and remember that everyone showed up for the same reason.Because when teachers and administrators work together, schools don’t just function better—they feel better.Show Sponsors:Schurtz and Ties is a proud partner with ⁠TeachBetter.com⁠:“The Teach Better Podcast Network is dedicated to supporting the entire school ecosystem through in-depth conversations around topics you care about. Covering a variety of areas in education, each podcast aims to support educators in creating and maintaining a progressive, student-focused classroom.”We’d love to hear your thoughts or ideas for future episodes:📘 X: ⁠@SchurtzandTies⁠📧 ⁠[email protected]⁠#DoGreatThings | #KeepKnocking

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Why does it sometimes feel like teachers and administrators are on opposite sides of the same mission? Why is there friction when we all want the same thing? To do what's best for kids - for people - and to do it well!Because we're human. Because...

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