Dr. Lamar Collins
By Dr. Lamar Collins
Dr. Collins introduces concepts and techniques designed to improve student engagement and academic achievement. He is also a requested speaker at leadership conferences.
Dr. Lamar CollinsMar 26, 2024
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Let’s Talk about Pain
I will either deal with the pain of discipline or the pain of regret.
Mar 26, 202403:02
Real leaders focus on others
It’s all about helping people see their intrinsic value.
Mar 16, 202401:11
Constructive Criticism
An example of how sports mirrors life.
Feb 20, 202401:19
The Human Mind
The power of the mind
Jan 29, 202400:50
Visual learners
How do we engage visual learners
Dec 13, 202300:60
Verbal Learners
How do we reach verbal learners?
Nov 28, 202303:11
Increasing Academic Achievement for auditory learners
Dr Collins shares suggestions on increasing achievements for auditory learners.
Nov 14, 202302:36
Learning Styles
All students can learn. To optimize their learning, it is important that educators tailor the instruction to their learning style.
Nov 07, 202301:41
Don’t be ignorant
How do we deal with mistakes.
Oct 23, 202302:28
Let’s Do Better
2 keys to doing better
Oct 09, 202301:39
Crabs in a Bucket
Watch who you hang around!
Sep 26, 202301:06
The relationship between instructional strategies and classroom management
You can’t have one without the other
Sep 18, 202300:44
Student Engagement
Addressing different learning styles
Sep 04, 202301:18
Starting a new year
Go be great!
Aug 14, 202301:03
Let’s talk about Pain
Dealing with pain is an inevitability in leadership.. let’s talk about it
Aug 06, 202303:38
I’m grown
What does it mean to be grown?
Jul 28, 202301:38
The Time is Now
The time is now to talk to our kids about the realities of life
Jul 16, 202301:15
The Law of the Trade Off
To go up, you have to give up.
Apr 24, 202301:42
The Law of Reflection
Everyone needs a time and place to periodically practice the pause.
Feb 27, 202303:24
The Law of Design
Leadership Growth is simple, keeping it that way is extremely Difficult
Feb 13, 202301:28
The Law of Design
Leadership development is simple, keeping it going is difficult.
Feb 13, 202301:32
The Comparison Gap
The only competition you have, is you.
Feb 06, 202301:46
The Law of Awareness
Let’s conduct a personal SWOT analysis
Jan 30, 202305:15
The Law of Intentionality
Growth doesn't just happen. The pursuit has to be intentional.
Jan 13, 202302:39
Growth Gaps Part 2
Dr. Collins shares 2 more growth gaps. Overcome them and increase your leadership potential
Jan 13, 202302:00
Growth Gaps Part 1
Before we dive into leadership growth and development, let me share a few growth gaps with you. Before we can grow, we have to overcome these growth gaps.
Jan 13, 202302:13
2023 Leadership Journey
Dr. Collins will share weekly mini podcasts that will promote your leadership and growth development for all of 2023. Come along for the journey!
Jan 03, 202302:30
Dad & Deuce, Next Steps
TJ asks me a few questions about my new book, Next Steps
Jul 12, 202206:38
7 Promises of a Promise Keeper
Dr. Collins shares insight on the 7 promises of a Promise Keeper
May 30, 202222:44
Let it Go
Most educators pursue perfection in their classes. We all want academic success. It is impossible to get 2018 results in 2022. The times are different and the expectations might need to be adjusted from academic perfection to providing a safe space whereby teachers and students feel valued, supported, and appreciated.
Feb 04, 202201:41
Dad&Deuce 12.03.21
Dad and Deuce discuss the cases of Kyle Rittenhouse and Ahmad Arbery. They then switch to sports, asking with Ball (Lamelo or Lonzo) would you pick to start your franchise today.
Dec 03, 202109:30
Teach kids to write with their left hand
If a student wasn’t prepared for school before they entered kindergarten, it’s as if they’re writing with their left hand.
Nov 22, 202102:31
Let’s talk a little bit more on the importance of a clear focus
Establishing a clear focus, and repeating the learning objective increases the likelihood of retention and allows teachers to increase rigor through discussion and debate with an academic foundation. This is a win/win.
Sep 11, 202102:01
Get students talking
The only way we really know what students know is when they tell us. That's why formative assessments are so important
May 18, 202102:17
Getting students involved with the content
1. Connect current learning to prior learning. 2. Make the learning relevant.
May 07, 202101:34
Clear Instructional Focus
To increase student achievement, it is important that we have a clear instructional focus.
Apr 23, 202101:44
Why Harry and Meghan really left the royal family... Just My Opinion
Dr. Collins shares his thoughts on why the prince and his wife left the royal family... it wasn’t Meghan.
Mar 15, 202113:45
My thoughts on the 2020 election.
3 important takeaways.
Nov 07, 202003:58
Reestablishing the pacing calendar during Distance Learning
In distance learning, you simply can’t get through all that you would in face to face learning. Focus on the power standards and give our students the best you have.
Sep 30, 202001:22
Chunking as an instructional strategy
Chunking is a great way to differentiate instruction and engage students. Try it and see how it works
Jan 23, 202001:23
Suggestion for teachers going into 2020
Teacher development is crucial for student success. Development is both the responsibility of the organization and the individual.
Dec 28, 201904:56
Effective Classroom Management
If you know of teachers that struggle with classroom management, share this with them.
Dec 28, 201905:46
Pillars of leading a high school
I’ve been asked what are the things I focus on as a high school principal. Well here are the pillars I lean on when I make decisions
Dec 11, 201904:05
Proverbs chapter 13
Dr. Collins shares points from his daily devotional on the book of proverbs
Nov 13, 201902:57
Let’s Talk about Dreams
After the Inspiration of your Dream, and the Manifestation of your Dream, life requires Perspiration for the Dream.
Aug 27, 201906:24
My message to my coaches
I met with my coaches today to issue a challenge for the 2019-2020 school year
Jul 31, 201904:12
Daily Disciplines
The difference between success and failure...
Jul 06, 201901:18
Pain.. you choose
In life there will be pain.. fortunately, we get to decide which pain we experience.
Jun 03, 201901:25
Principles of Effective Teaching
Noted educational researcher John Hattie shares principles of effective teaching in his book Visible Learning. Dr. Collins explains 3 identified principles.
Feb 26, 201904:13
The Process of Problem Solving
Students ask me all the time, “why do I have to learn this, I’ll never use it?” In many cases, their actually right. What they’re actually learning may not prove useful, but the process of learning is extremely valuable. You may never use algebra 2, but learning the process of solving multi step problems is essential in adulthood.
Feb 19, 201901:10