Lizzy Neiger is an elementary principal at an international school in Nepal. Previously, Lizzy was a special ed teacher and 2nd grade teacher.

  • Geographically positioned between China and India.
  • Only flights people could get were repatriation flights back to their home countries.
  • Thought people would be able to return.
  • Making my self available at the end of my days.
  • How to support a school that is tuition based during this time.
  • How this will change their approach their approach to learning.
  • Reaching out via Twitter and PLN.
  • The Modern classroom project.
  • Creating family rituals.
  • Both asynchronous and synchronous meetings.
  • Meeting 4 times per week to focus on social emotional needs.
  • Lessons asynchronous.
  • Consume, process, assess.
  • Crisis teaching mode.
  • Monday-Thursday teaching schedule. Friday is screen free challenges.
  • Trying to take the modern classrooms project in tiny bites.
  • Plans for the future.
  • How to be a transformative principal? You can’t take care of other people if you can’t take care of yourself. Know yourself and know what you need.

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