# 238. Department Chairs: How to Lead Your Team Well

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Podcast: [Secondary Science Simplified™](https://stenobird.com/podcast/secondary-science-simplified-4520161)
Published: 2026-06-08T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode238
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## Resource

Department chairs are carrying far more than a title and a tiny stipend! In this episode, I’m sharing practical ways to lead your science department well without burning yourself out. I’m talking about advocating for teachers, communicating with admin, running productive meetings, organizing shared resources, and supporting new science teachers in ways that actually make a difference! If you’re a department chair with ideas, strategies, or experiences that have worked well for your team, I’d ...

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