Herek Educational Consulting

08/23/2026

08/23/2026

08/10/2026

Please spread the word! Also, if you know anyone in need of back to school clothing or school supplies please reach out to us Hearts For Hope Foundation
[email protected] , 608-487-0428

📣 Calling all Juneau County families! 📣

It's that time of year again for the Children, Youth, and Families unit's free back-to-school 🎒👕 Clothing Drive! Items to include gently used clothing, bedding, shoes, and school gear.

🗓 Wednesday, August 26th, and Thursday, August 27th
🕘 W 9am to 4pm & Th 9am to 2pm
🏦 200 Hickory Street, 2nd floor (right off the lobby in room 206), Mauston

07/12/2026

People don't need leaders who fix everything. They need leaders who show up before everything falls apart. One of the biggest misconceptions about leadership is that your value comes from solving every problem. It doesn't.

The leaders who build the strongest schools aren't the ones constantly putting out fires. They're the ones who create relationships (with every interaction), trust (with every follow-up), and systems (with the people ACTUALLY doing the work) that prevent many of those fires from starting in the first place.

What does that look like?

➡️ CHECK IN BEFORE THERE'S A PROBLEM
Don't wait for someone to ask for help. A five-minute conversation in the hallway, a quick classroom visit, or a simple "How are you doing?" builds trust long before it's needed.

➡️ NOTICE THE SMALL CHANGES
Pay attention when someone's energy shifts, communication changes, or confidence fades. Addressing small concerns early often prevents much bigger challenges later.

➡️ MAKE SUPPORT NORMAL
Create a culture where asking for help isn't viewed as a weakness. Regular coaching conversations, collaborative problem-solving, and consistent feedback make support part of the everyday experience, not just something that happens during a crisis.

School leadership isn't measured by how many problems you solve. It's measured by how many people feel supported before those problems become overwhelming.

What's one way you intentionally show up for your staff before they need to ask?

05/30/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/18nAYvTZAQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Leading from WHO you are is about starting with a core set of values so when the chaos starts…you are still you in how you lead. More here…
https://f.mtr.cool/axspvuilty

04/15/2026

This is a good read! It reminds me of my Sparta days when we were a Spotlight school.
Strong schools don’t happen by accident. They are built with intention, consistency, and a shared commitment to students.

https://www.the74million.org/article/high-need-connecticut-school-district-doing-things-people-dont-believe-are-possible/

Some of the key characteristics we see in successful schools:

• Clear vision and focused leadership everyone knows the “why” behind the work
• High expectations for all students with support to match
• Strong, trusting relationships between staff, students, and families
• Data-informed decisions not driven by trends, but by what actually works
• Collaborative staff culture teachers learning from and supporting each other
• Consistency in systems and practices
• A focus on the whole child — academic, social, and emotional growth

Is your district aligned, intentional, and always learning?

At Herek Educational Consulting, we partner with schools to strengthen these exact practices and build sustainable systems that last.

[email protected]
608-487-0428

Meriden is Connecticut’s lowest funded school district — and seven of its eight elementary schools are beating the odds in literacy scores.

04/08/2026

School leaders, this matters.

A recent update from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction highlights a reality many of us are already feeling: nearly half of educators are leaving the classroom within their first 8 years. Burnout, lack of compensation, and limited support are taking a real toll.

But we also know what helps educators stay—feeling valued, supported, connected, and given opportunities to grow.

At Herek Educational Consulting, we are passionate about partnering with schools and districts to turn that knowledge into action. Whether it’s strengthening mentoring systems, building leadership capacity, or creating meaningful professional learning experiences, we are here to support educators—especially those in their early years—so they not only stay, but thrive.

Retention doesn’t happen by chance. It happens through intentional systems, strong relationships, and a commitment to investing in people.

If your district is looking to better support and retain educators, we would love to connect and be part of the solution.

02/11/2024

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11/09/2023

https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/school-suspensions-do-more-harm-good

New study finds more severe suspensions have greater negative effects on learning outcomes, attendance, and future behavior; educators have better solutions.