The Optimus blog

The blog that inspires leaders in the UK education sector

The Optimus blog

The blog that inspires leaders in the UK education sector

Amy Marsh

Amy Marsh is currently leading professional development for all academic staff at Garden International School in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Having come from a secondary background leading in mathematics, she now works on both primary and secondary leadership teams. Amy is a values-driven and passionate leader in education and dedicated to lifelong learning. She believes strongly in equitable leadership and that education is about nurturing individual children to develop their passions in a safe environment.
 

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Amy Marsh

Why adults need to be taught how to listen

Active listening is a fundamental skill that many adults struggle with. Amy Marsh discusses how genuine listening can transform classroom dynamics and empower students to engage constructively. I have previously written about the importance of identity , self-awareness, and culture . These all...
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Cultural humility in schools

One of the most important roles of leaders and teachers is to set the culture of the school. Amy Marsh discusses cultural humility and the consequences of your school not having it. Culture is the way people do things. Shared beliefs, values and norms mean that people have ways of thinking and...
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The importance of identity and self-awareness

How well do you know yourself? Amy Marsh examines how to better understand ourselves, our relationship with others, and why it matters. Think back to a time when you got some feedback that triggered you. What was it that made your reaction so extreme? In the book Difficult Conversations , the...
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