Raymond Porten is the principal of Indian Hill Elementary School in McHenry, Illinois. He is passionate about creating a school where we are “helping every student obtain excellence and social-emotional confidence!” Hear Kevin and Raymond talk all things leadership and how it is centered around relationships!

On this Episode:

• Hear Raymond’s background both in family and in education and learning how climate and culture work together.
• Raymond and Kevin talk about the personal, genuine need for connection.
• Raymond and Kevin give examples of being accessible to students and teachers alike.
• Kevin and Raymond discuss intentionality in forming relationships.
• Raymond and Kevin talk about the obstacles to relationship-centered learning and why it isn’t currently happening more in our classrooms.

Key Takeaways:

• Personalize your reach out- calls, postcards, and communication.
• Give the power and permission to have fun! Fun is important for students and teachers alike.
• Focus on the process not the product.

Tweetable Quotes:

“You can’t wing relationships!” Kevin 

“Be human, and get to know people on their level.” - Raymond

Raymond Porten:

Check out his podcast: Life’s Exponential Impact

Check out his son’s podcast: Livin’ That Online School Life!

Resources:

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