Released December 2, 2025
In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, we sit down with Jeff Gargas, COO and Co-Founder of the Teach Better Team and co-author of Teach Better. Jeff shares his insights on how school leaders can strengthen collaboration, build trust, and create a culture where teamwork happens naturally—not just because it’s required.
You’ll learn how to:
Engage in real conversations with your team to strengthen relationships.
- Foster trust and open communication in your school or district.
- Make collaboration the expectation, not the exception.
- Apply strategies from Jeff’s experience leading high-performing teams in education.
Whether you’re a principal, instructional coach, or school leader, this episode is packed with practical ideas to help you create stronger, more collaborative school cultures.
Learn more about Jeff Gargas at www.teachbetter.com.
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Email:
X: @jeffgargas
Facebook: @teachbetterteam
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