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In this episode Gilbert, Dave and Michael tackle a critical but often challenging aspect of school administration: effectively documenting teacher performance.

The episode opens by defining the core purposes of documentation—from ensuring legal compliance and supporting HR decisions to facilitating professional growth. The hosts then outline various types of documentation, distinguishing between informal notes, formal observation reports, and performance improvement plans.

A major portion of the discussion is dedicated to the common barriers administrators face, such as time constraints, discomfort with difficult conversations, and the emotional toll of critical feedback. To counter these challenges, the hosts share key characteristics of effective documentation: it must be clear, objective, concise, and consistently guided by factual data and evidence.

Ultimately, the episode emphasizes that the primary goal isn't just compliance, but culture. The hosts encourage school leaders to use documentation as a tool for fostering a coaching and growth-oriented environment, rather than a punitive one, thereby sustaining staff morale and building a positive school climate.

For the On Tap segment Gilbert, Dave and Michael share the musical artist they would pay $500 to see in concert.

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Gilbert, David and Michael talk with Dr. Brad Schnautz, superintendent of the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District. The conversation focuses on the essential skills that define effective school district leadership. From navigating complex dynamics to fostering a culture of trust, Dr. Schnautz shares real-world insights on what it takes to lead with vision, empathy and resilience.

For the On Tap segment, the hosts and Dr. Schnautz discuss their favorite baseball player and most iconic baseball moment.

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In this episode Gilbert, David and Michael explore how administrators can provide effective feedback, reframing feedback as a "growth engine" rather than a mere evaluation task. Feedback is presented as a catalyst for lasting improvement focused on learning, trust, and growth rather than judgment. It should be timely and woven into daily practices and existing systems, rather than a single event tied to an annual review. Our Co-hosts argue that frequent, brief check-ins are more effective than infrequent, comprehensive evaluations.

For the On Tap segment Gilbert, David and Michael inform us of their favorite Thanksgiving plate items.

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Gilbert, Dave and Michael welcome Dr. Sally Osborne and they dive into the powerful idea of leading from where you are—a concept that reminds us leadership isn’t about titles, it’s about influence. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, counselor, support staff member, or campus administrator, every educator has the capacity to lead and make an impact. Join us as we discuss how educators can model leadership through collaboration, initiative, and everyday actions that shape school culture and student success. You don’t have to be in the principal’s chair to be a leader—leadership begins the moment you decide to make a difference.

For the On-Tap segment your co-hosts and Dr. Osborne name some world landmarks that they would like to visit.

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Gilbert, David and Michael discuss the importance of maintaining an appropriate work/life balance. They talk about the difficulties of juggling work and personal life and strategies to better balance the two. Along the way there is a sidetrack conversation on reality TV, fishing and quantum mechanics. For the On Tap segment they discuss their favorite binge-worthy TV series.

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Gilbert, Dave and Michael talk about effective ways to deal with conflict. They first discuss the things that may cause conflict. Then, they suggest several ways to prevent or resolve conflict. They then conclude the topic by discussing things to do when these strategies do not work. For the On-Tap segment the co-hosts give their top three items on their bucket list of sporting events to see.

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Grapevine Middle School Principal Mandy Alexander joins Gilbert, Dave and Michael to discuss ways to build better relationships. They answer the questions:

How can you improve your relationship building?

Does you personality matter when building relationships?

What can kill relationship building?

For the On Tap segment they discuss workplace pet peeves.

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This episode introduces EdLeadership on Tap. Co-hosts Gilbert Gonzalez, Dave Denning and Michael Crow tell a little about their professional experience and the people that encouraged them to go into educational administration. They then discuss their top 3 leadership traits. They close out the episode by listing their Mount Rushmore of school-themed movies.

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