Playing for Two Teams

Everyone has a boss but it's not cute to lead through 'district mandates.'

Regardless of your position in a school district, everyone plays on two teams: a “lower” team and an “upper team.” Your lower team is those you directly manage, and your upper team is those who directly manage you (and people like you). 

*Note: Our kids are never “lower.” I am simply using this term to ensure the concept is clear.

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