In this episode, we have the amazing Chelsea MacKinnon; she is the Assistant Principal at Frisco ISD, Texas. Chelsea has just been a participant in our 3-day Certified Specialist in Restorative PracticesTraining, specifically done for Frisco ISD. We will be talking about some takeaways from the training and what a good leader should look for in putting relationships at the center of our learning, and the characteristics that a good leader should exhibit.Let’s dig in and learn more about her takeaways from the training and the fundamental characteristics of a leader.[00:01 – 11:34] Opening SegmentLet’s welcome Chelsea MacKinnon to the show. The Flip 5! We take turns asking five GTKY questions.[11:35 – 28:19] Powerful Takeaways from the TrainingChelsea shares her background of how she got into the education world.Her takeaways from the 3-day Certified Specialist in Restorative PracticesTraining with us.Building a community with small break-out groupsThe relational capacity that we want our kids to know and have.Chelsea shares her colleague’s example in practicing the material in her classroom.The two minute connect. Chelsea talks about her powerful takeaway from the training.The foundational base of how she interacts with others in general[28:20 – 37:30] The Fundamental Characteristics of A LeaderChelsea shares her philosophy as a leaderTo love peopleLeaders need to give their staff the freedom to try these thingsRelationships and student-driven.Letting teachers know that it is okay not to be perfect.A successful team builds off one another.Creating the model of connection to be implemented in the classroom.[37:31 – 58:34] Beauty in Vulnerability.The power of making eye contact, smile and using people’s names.Making students and people feel valued, seen, and heard.Heads - hearts - hands model.Showing students that it is okay to fail but not to stay there.Beauty in the vulnerability.Not being afraid to apologize.Being comfortable to show our weaknesses and mistakes as teachers and leaders.Focusing on the process.[ 58:35 – 01:05:01] Closing SegmentChelsea and I share our take away from this interviewFinal thoughts and words of advice.Tweetable Quotes:“Nowadays, as educators, we tend to hyperfocus on the score and become data-driven when we should be student-driven and focus on them.” – Chelsea MacKinnon.”All humans want to be valued, seen, and heard.” –  Chelsea MacKinnon.“ It’s okay not to be successful the first time; we just had to reflect and figure out how to get better.” –  Chelsea MacKinnon.Connect with Chelsea on LinkedIn or send her email to [email protected]. Visit www.Rclfirst.com to join the Educator Circle Calls that happen three times a week! Join our Facebook Group for more stories and communication about our work. Want a FREE download of 25 GTKY questions? Visit

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