In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis is joined by Kendra Adams, principal at Griffin Park School in Brooks, Alberta. Together, they explore how the school leadership team has used Collaborative Response to create clarity, alignment, and shared responsibility across their school community, as well as sustainability over time.
In this conversation, you’ll hear about:
- Using Collaborative Response to align teaching and support
- Leading with intentionality in an elementary school setting
- Supporting staff collaboration and shared ownership for student learning
- Creating coherence between school vision, daily practice, and team structures
This episode is especially relevant for principals, vice principals, instructional leaders, and school teams looking to strengthen alignment, improve collaboration, and make Collaborative Response meaningful and sustainable.
Learn more about Griffin Park School at https://griffinpark.grasslands.ab.ca
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Released February 25, 2026
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