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Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders
At Peers Not Fears, we believe leadership is for everyone. It’s not about titles—it’s about action, influence, and showing up fully in your own life.
Dive into our posts and discover how to empower your teen to grow into the leader they’re meant to be.
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Navigating the School System When Your Child Has Been Labeled a Troublemaker
Learn how to support your child when school labels them “troublemaker” or “class clown” and help them grow beyond the label.
Lorraine Connell
Oct 303 min read
Learning Is a Risk – Are We Making It Safe to Build Student Confidence?
Learning is risky—and our classrooms must be safe enough for students to take those risks. Are you making space for that risk?
Lorraine Connell
May 283 min read
Words That Stick: How We Communicate Matters More Than We Think
The words we say stick—sometimes forever. What we think is small can shape how a child sees themselves for life.
Lorraine Connell
May 213 min read
Breaking the Mold: Redefining Leadership for Every Teen
Leadership is for everyone! 🌟 When teens see themselves represented, they step up with confidence. Let’s break the mold together! 🚀
Lorraine Connell
Feb 263 min read
Encouraging Independence: How Leadership Development Programs Can Empower Your Teen During the College Application Process
Empower your teen during college apps! Encourage independence, authentic decisions, and self-leadership for a standout application.
Lorraine Connell
Dec 17, 20244 min read
Unlocking Leadership Potential in Every Student: A Teacher’s Approach
Empower your students to step up and lead. Together, we can create a stronger, more connected school community. Learn more here
Lorraine Connell
Sep 24, 20244 min read
Shifting Perspectives: Embracing Parental Leadership for the Next Generation
Parental leadership: guiding tomorrow's leaders through decisions and growth. Read more here:
Lorraine Connell
Feb 27, 20242 min read
Building Leaders Everywhere Using this Type of Leadership Model - especially in the classroom!
With the New Year upon us, I spent time reflecting on why my method of leadership development has been proven time and again - learn why.
Lorraine Connell
Jan 2, 20245 min read
Why is Perspective Important in Leadership
Is it important for a leader to understand perspectives? Perspectives can mean so many different things - read more here:
Lorraine Connell
Aug 29, 20234 min read
Who me, a leader? How?
We all have the ability to lead. You don't need to be perfect - just try! You are already doing it!
Lorraine Connell
Apr 25, 20232 min read
Leadership is Hard - We Can do Hard Things!
Leadership and chemistry are both hard. Challenges make us stronger leaders, but we need each support. We can all develop into leaders.
Lorraine Connell
Jan 21, 20234 min read
Building Community as an Educator
Often we do not have that same expectation for ourselves. We also need to be a part of our own community, one with our fellow educators.
Lorraine Connell
Jan 2, 20236 min read
Why Self-care is Important for Leaders
Where should we draw the line with work at home? If we bring work home, it then becomes normal. Let’s just look at the numbers:
Lorraine Connell
Apr 18, 20223 min read
Why we engage in sports
There is a lot of value in trying different sports, skills and trying new things is a way to push yourself out of your comfort zone.
Lorraine Connell
Aug 9, 20212 min read
What's best for kids...not a question
This is simplistic, we can't directly compare schools to a business, but signs exist schools are businesses & serving the wrong customers.
Lorraine Connell
Apr 9, 20213 min read
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